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The Bluffton University women's soccer team traveled to West Virginia for a matchup with Bethany College on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Beavers netted a score in each period en route to the 2-0 shutout victory over the Bison. Bluffton improved to 3-4 on the season, while Bethany slipped to 4-3 overall.

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The Bluffton University men's soccer team traveled to Chicago, Ill. for its second trip to the Windy City in the past two weeks. Bluffton downed the home team 3-1 as the Beavers improved to 4-2 on the season.

Although Moody went on top 1-0 just over two minutes into the contest, a Dalton Taynor (Troy/Miami East) tally knotted it up less than 30 seconds later. Elijah Zimmerman (Archbold) put the visitors up for good in minute seven and Taynor iced it with his ninth goal of the season early in the second half.

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The Bluffton University volleyball team defeated Capital in four sets before host Ohio Northern swept the Beavers on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Bluffton moved to 8-10 on the season heading into conference play next Saturday.

By Cort Reynolds

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The Bluffton volleyball team competed in the rugged eight-team Minster Invitational Saturday, September 25.

The Lady Pirates won one of three matches to run their record to 10-5 this season.

Eventual tournament champion West Liberty-Salem beat the Pirates 25-15, 25-14 in their first match.

Kylie Stackhouse led the Pirates with six kills, while Ayla Grandey knocked down five kills.

Skyler Scoles dished up 17 assists while Haelyn Bischoff served two aces. 

Sophie Bricker came up with eight digs, while Kylie Monday added five digs.

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The Bluffton Public Library is distributing an "It's a Hoot Kids' Take & Make" craft  starting September 25 at the youth services desk or via curbside pick-up while supplies last.

For more library activities, visit https://blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events.

Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., 419-358-5016

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The University of Findlay recently welcomed new undergraduate and graduate students to campus for fall 2021. New students began their studies at UF on Aug. 16.

Local students include:

Simon Derstine, of Bluffton, 45817, is pursuing a degree in business administration.

Haleigh Gatchel, of Bluffton, 45817, is pursuing a doctor of pharmacy degree.

Haley Baker, of Bluffton, 45817, is pursuing a doctor of pharmacy degree.

Kennedi Jordan, of Bluffton, 45817, is pursuing a degree in early childhood education.

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