November 2025

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Myers wins tourney MVP

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team rode explosive first and third quarters to soundly defeat visiting Arlington 66-48 in the championship game of the annual McDonald’s Holiday tournament on Saturday, November 22.

Pirate junior Greta Myers poured in 11 first-period points en route to a career-high 26 markers to earn tournament MVP honors.

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Impromptu scoring system created by volunteers

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys and girls bowling teams lost a dual match to visiting Lima Senior at Southgate Lanes on Friday evening, November 21.

The Pirate teams each fell to 0-2 with the defeats.

“It was a tough night for Bluffton but there was a lot of great bowling by our kids,” said Pirate head coach Ben Nye. 

BOYS RESULTS
The Bluffton boys lost by a fairly close total score of 2,857 pins to 2,659.

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By Cort Reynolds

Mustang junior guard Evelyn Lehman led all scorers with 22 points, but AE lost 45-41 to Arlington in the opening round of the annual McDonald’s Holiday tournament at Bluffton High School on Friday, November 21.

Lehman drained four three-point goals and seven baskets while canning all four of her free throws.

The loss ended AE’s streak of four straight wins in the McDonald’s Holiday tournament.

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Bluffton advances to play Red Devils in title game Saturday

 

10 a.m. JV Girls Basketball Home vs Arlington
5 p.m. Consolation Game between Allen East & Cory-Rawson
6 p.m. Championship Game between Arlington & Bluffton

Live stream link for girls basketball: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/oh/bluffton/organization/16617/bluffton-high-school/video

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team tipped off its 2025-26 season with a 64-23 blowout win over visiting local foe Cory-Rawson in the opening round of the annual McDonald’s Holiday tournament on Friday, November 21.

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December 6 and 7 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Road

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton-Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society will hold its annual Christmas Open House at Schumacher Homestead on Saturday and Sunday, December 6 and 7. The nearly completed Heritage Center will host some of the activities. Both the Heritage Center and farmhouse will be decorated for the season. Costumed docents will be on hand as visitors tour the house, summer kitchen and workshop. 

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By Matt Nienberg, PA-C
Interventional Pain Medicine, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention, but not all pain is the same. Understanding the difference between acute and chronic pain can help you recognize what your body is experiencing and when it is important to consult a healthcare provider. While pain is never pleasant, it is an important signal from your body, and learning to interpret it correctly is key to protecting your health.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will celebrate Thanksgiving with a song service, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Thanksgiving Day.

The theme is "Celebrate the Lord's Blessings with Joy."

The hymns are: "We Sing the Almighty Power of God," "We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer," "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven," "Sing to the Lord of Harvest," "Now Thank We All Our God," and "Let All Things Now Living." 

Pastor Bob Krueger's sermon will be based on Ezra chapter 6.

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Sharon K. Kizer, 83, passed away November 20, 2025, at 11:45 pm, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

A private burial will be in Woodland Cemetery at a date that is to be determined.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/

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MEDIA RELEASE__See map at Interstate 75 bridge repair

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The following results are from November 14-20 of the Bluffton University 2025 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

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