April 2025

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Bluffton EMS provided the following report for calls for service in March 2025. The total number of calls to date for 2025 is 197.

75 EMS calls 

45 Medical

14 Non emergency transports

2 Motor Vehicle Accidents

13 Fire Calls

1 Mutual Aid Call

50 Patients transported

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys varsity tennis squad defeated visiting Celina 4-1 Wednesday evening.

The Pirate team improved to 6-1 with their third victory in as many days. Bluffton won eight of 10 sets in the match.

Junior Hudson Phillips rolled to victory at second singles by a 6-2, 6-2 score.

Junior Nick Lovett also cruised to victory at second singles by a 6-2, 6-1 count.

Senior Levi Antrim won his match at third singles 6-0, 6-1.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School girls softball team defeated visiting Emmanuel Christian handily 13-5 Wednesday, April 16.

The Pirate girls improved to 2-4 overall with the win. The hosts overcame an early 3-0 deficit to win going away. 

Bluffton tallied one run in the third, then plated four in the fourth to take the lead for good, 5-3.

Three more Pirates crossed home in the fifth to make it 8-3. EC tacked on two runs in the top of the sixth.

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By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of ONU Healthwise Pharmacy 

On August 25, 1939, the Wizard of Oz movie was released in the United States based on the novel written by L. Frank Baum. One of the more iconic scenes in the movie was when Dorothy, Toto and the Cowardly Lion were lulled to sleep by a field of poppies. Poppies are a bright and beautiful red flower and are often used as a symbol of remembrance. You can see them worn on Memorial Day and Veterans Day to honor the sacrifice of our military.  

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Council tackled several infrastructure issues at its April 14 regular meeting. Resident assessment for Elm St. curb replacements, pedestrian accommodations on Riley St. and urgent municipal pool repairs featured in reports and discussions at the meeting. (Meeting packet is attached HERE.)

COMMITTEE REPORTS

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School baseball team rallied from a 10-0 deficit to beat visiting McComb 12-11 in a non-league thriller on a cold Tuesday, April 15.

The Pirates improved to 4-4 with the improbable victory, while the Panthers fell to 1-6 after the tough loss.

McComb pushed nine runs across the plate in the top of the third inning to build a seemingly commanding 10-0 lead.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School girls softball team fell behind big early and lost 12-5 to non-conference foe McComb on Tuesday, April 15.

The Pirate girls fell to 1-4 overall with the loss. McComb improved to 2-4 after the win.

The Panthers built a 9-0 lead heading to the sixth inning and held on for the win.

Macy Schaadt stroked a two-run single for the Pirates. Tala Gipson had an RBI hit. Bluffton’s Peyton Worcester singled and scored a run.

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Community resources for mental health and recovery, local stories and hope  

LIMA __ The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen,  Auglaize, and Hardin Counties has launched a new podcast: We Care Conversations. Hosted by Cody Ridenour and Elisa Bradley, the monthly podcast features conversations with guests about mental health, recovery and the stigmas that keep people from getting help.  

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Entry deadline is May 16

St. John’s United Church of Christ is excited to announce its second annual bicycle give-away for children aged 12 and under.  This initiative, part of the church’s Bicycle Ministry, aims to promote healthy lifestyles and provide local youth with the joy of owning a bike while exploring Bluffton’s wonderful parks and bike paths.

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From Friends of the Bluffton Nature Preserve

Look for amazing spring migrants on multiple dates, listed below. No experience is needed and binoculars will be provided.

Everyone is encouraged to bring a fully-charged smartphone with the Merlin app downloaded.

Everyone is welcome. Students will be eligible to receive Arts and Lecture credit for attending, up to a maximum of one time. This event will be held several times over a one-week timespan so that a broader audience can attend.

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