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On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:42 p.m., the Hancock County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at 7400 CR 304.

The caller reported Austin J Wickman (age 28) of Findlay, Ohio fired a handgun at a subject at the residence and fled the scene. Austin was reported to be driving a 2007 black Chevrolet 2500 bearing Ohio registration JTA9755.

Hancock County deputies responded to the area and were unable to locate Austin.

Austin is considered to be armed and should not be approached if located.

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By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team outlasted Delphos Jefferson in a five-set  Northwest Conference battle Thursday evening.

The Lady Pirates improved to 8-2 and 1-0 in the NWC with the 17-25, 25-6, 26-24, 27-29, 15-12 comeback triumph. DJ fell to 3-7 and 1-1 in the NWC with the defeat.

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Hoffman scores two in home victory

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys soccer squad scored late to defeat visiting rival Kenton 2-1 in a non-conference match Thursday evening, September 15.

The Pirates improved to 4-4-1 with their third consecutive victory. The Wildcats fell to 6-1-1 as the Pirates handed them their first loss.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost to visiting Bath 3-2 Wednesday evening, September 14.

The Pirate girls are 3-7 this season.

Bluffton hosts Archbold Saturday morning, September 17.

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By Cort Reynolds

VAN WERT⎯Lincolnview High School won a four-team Northwest Conference golf match Thursday, September 15, at Hickory Sticks Golf Course.

The Lancers nosed out Bluffton, 169-177. Crestview was third at 204, followed closely by Allen East (206).

Bluffton is 14-4 and 11-3 in the NWC, good for third place in the league, after the match. Second-place Lincolnview is 15-2 and 12-1 in league play.

Leipsic is first in the NWC at 14-1.

The Knights are 5-13 and 4-11 in the NWC. AE is 4-8 in the league and overall.

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Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 128th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week starting Sept. 20 in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall on campus. There are a total of 11 rehearsals, one Saturday dress rehearsal and one concert.

Anyone interested in singing, from high school students to adults, is invited to join the chorus, which includes Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate. 

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