April 2025

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The lawn mowers are running, how about your classic cars and those that just have something special? On April 25, Bluffton Cars & Coffee announced that its 2025 season will open on Saturday, May 24.

This "informal gathering for enthusiasts and their cars" will take place monthly on the following dates:

In a program that is open to the public, the Bluffton Lions Club will hear about the community work and broadcast career of Bob Ulm, who often speaks of the specific issues he faces as someone who is totally blind.

Ulm will speak at the Lions Club noon meeting on Tuesday, May 20, on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

His full time broadcast career began in June 1974 and he has been on the air continuously longer than any other local radio voice.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys varsity tennis squad lost a tight 3-2 battle to visiting Bryan on Thursday evening, April 24.

The Pirate net record dropped to 7-2 with the close defeat.  

Bluffton senior Jack Brauen won his third singles bout 7-6 (7-5 tiebreaker), 6-3.

The Pirate duo of Grady Coonfare and Isaiah Kohli teamed up to cruise to victory at first doubles 6-1, 6-2.

Bluffton senior Branson Hilty lost 6-0, 6-0 at first singles.

Nick Lovett fell 6-1, 6-2 at second singles.

By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY – The visiting Bluffton High School baseball team lost 8-0 at Northwest Conference rival Crestview Thursday, April 24.
The Pirates fell to 6-8 overall and 1-2 in NWC play with the defeat.

Crestview improved to 6-6 overall and 4-1 in the NWC after the win.

The Knights scored four runs in the fourth to build a 5-0 lead. The hosts tacked on three more scores in the sixth to put it out of reach.

By Cort Reynolds

CONVOY - The visiting Bluffton High School girls softball team lost 10-2 to Northwest Conference rival Crestview on Thursday, April 23.

The Pirate girls drop to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in the NWC with the loss. Crestview improved to 6-10 and 3-1 in NWC play after the decisive win.

The Knight girls led 5-1 after three innings of play and never trailed. Bluffton scored single runs in the third and fourth frames. 

April 24 media release__Citizens National Bank (CNB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Kearsten Oleson to AVP Retail Servicing Manager. In this position, she will oversee the escrow and servicing departments and is responsible for ensuring mortgages, home equity lines of credit, and personal loans are completed correctly and on time.

April 23 Media Release__Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is pleased to announce Benjamin Sapp's appointment as its new Chief Development Officer at the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation.

Sapp brings more than 18 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising, education, and nonprofit management. A results-driven development professional, he has consistently excelled in creating and implementing impactful fundraising strategies, building high-performing teams, and fostering meaningful donor relationships.

May 24 fundraising event for all-abilities playground

The new BHS Leo Club is inviting the community to a 5K Run/1 Mile Walk & Stroll on Saturday, May 24 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Lions Club's all-abilities playground project at Bluffton Legacy Park, which is under construction on Snider Rd.

Whether you run, walk or ride, everyone is welcome to participate in this all-abilities 5K and 1-mile walk at Salzman Stadium on the campus of Bluffton University at Augusburge/Elm and Bentley roads.

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By Cort Reynolds

FT. JENNINGS – The visiting Bluffton High School baseball team lost 13-3 to non-conference foe Fort Jennings Wednesday, April 23.

The Pirates fell to 6-7 overall with the defeat.

Ft. Jennings improved to 7-4 after the non-league win.

FJ scored five runs in the bottom of the first after the Pirates scored two in the top of the opening frame. The Musketeers plated six runs in the fourth to build an 11-2 cushion.

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