March came in like a lion, pretended to be a lamb in mid-month, and escaped like a lion, which amounted to 2.1 inches of snow on March 30.
Here are some of the month’s weather stats from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer:
• Maximum temperature 67 on March 14
• Minimum temperature 6 on March 4 and 5
• Average March temperature 34.8
• Normal average March temperature 37.5
• March 2019 precipitation 3.55 inches, 2.8 inches of snow
• Normal March precipitation 2.58 inches
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton boys tennis team dropped a tough 4-1 decision to visiting Defiance Monday evening.
Drew Wilson recorded the lone Pirate win at first singles by a 6-4, 6-2 score over Jamal Caesar.
Defiance won in straight sets at second and third singles, as well as number two doubles. They also rallied to win in three sets at first doubles over the Bluffton duo of Grant Klinger and Eden Nygaard.
The Pirate netmen are scheduled to host Celina Thursday.
By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - The visiting Bluffton softball team defeated Elida 7-3 in a non-league contest Monday evening.
The Lady Pirates improved to 3-1 with the victory, while Elida fell to 4-1 with their first defeat.
Bluffton pitcher Libby Schaadt ran her record to 3-1 with a complete-game four-hitter. She allowed three earned runs and struck out seven over seven innings to earn the win.
Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook has your Easter dinner solved.
"Let The Dough Hook be your one-stop-shop for Easter dinner," she said. "We'll provide everything you need to create your Easter dinner...okay, maybe you need to provide the stove or grill and the pans."
The Easter dinner offer in this ad explains the offer. It is designed for eight to 10 people and the cost is $69. Order at The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, or online at www.doughhook.com
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and AAA, Findlay, will jointly host an event to help northwest Ohio motorists plan for future travel.
On Thursday, April 4, at Findlay AAA, 1550 Tiffin Ave., Findlay, the following events will occur:
Representatives from ODOT District 1 and 2 will be available from 3-6 p.m. to share upcoming highway construction work which will affect traffic in northwest Ohio.
Members of the public may come at any time during those hours and learn of planned work occurring this year on area highways.
Bluffton University will host the annual Riley Creek Festival from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, in the Sommer Center.
Free and open to the public, the festival will feature block-party-style events including: family-friendly inflatables, games and a Kona Ice truck.
With the theme “Ducks in Space,” the event will conclude with the traditional rubber duck race on Riley Creek starting at 4 p.m. Rubber ducks will be sold for $1 each, with proceeds to benefit the Bluffton Public Library. Duck race winners will receive space-themed gift baskets.
By Cort Reynolds
OTTAWA - Visiting Bluffton scored two runs in the sixth to eke out a 2-1 non-league softball win over Ottawa-Glandorf Thursday evening.
The comeback victory lifted the Pirate record to 2-1 this spring.
Bluffton hurler Libby Schaadt fired a complete game three-hitter. She struck out a dozen, walked three and allowed just one earned run in seven innings.
Schaadt shut out the hosts over the final six innings to earn the win.
Thomas E. Coe, 80, died on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 6:33 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
He was born on Aug. 11, 1938, in Willard, Ohio, to the late James and Corinne (Greer) Coe. On Oct. 17, 1959 Tom married Ann Lowry and she survives in Bluffton.
Tom was an educator for over 30 years for Ada High School and Allen East High School prior to retiring. He was a member of the Ada First United Methodist Church.
Prepare to dance along in your seat during Bluffton University’s Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Choir concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Yoder Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to the public; however, a free-will offering will be taken during intermission for music scholarships.
