ELIDA__The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team tied Elida 1-1 on Saturday night, August 23.
The Pirate record moved to 0-2-1 with the tie. Elida is 0-0-2 following the knot.
Neither team scored in the first half. But early in the second stanza, the Bulldogs untied the match. Elida’s Seth Warner broke the ice in the 41st minute, scoring the game’s first goal.
Twenty-four minutes later, Bluffton’s Brahlen August equalized the score 1-1 by netting the lone Pirate goal.
AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__A panel of Bluffton University faculty, staff, alumni and current students will present “Who is My Neighbor? Knowing, Loving, and Serving Our Neighbors” during Bluffton’s Civic Engagement Theme Introduction Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 2 in Yoder Recital Hall.
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AUG 22 MEDIA RELEASE__Thanks to the Bike Ministry at St. John’s United Church of Christ, it is easier than ever for cyclists to keep their bikes in top shape with the installation of two new public bike repair stations in Bluffton.
The stations provide free, convenient access to tools and equipment for basic bike maintenance and repairs. The stations are located at
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Donating blood at blood drives is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to the community. It is a simple, generous act that has the power to save lives and make a real difference for patients in need. Every day, hospitals and emergency centers rely on blood donations to treat individuals undergoing surgery, recovering from accidents, battling cancer, or managing chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease. Because blood cannot be manufactured, donors must give it freely. This makes regular blood drives an essential part of the healthcare system and a lifeline for countless patients.
