MT. BLANCHARD__The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team raced to a big early lead and trounced non-league foe Riverdale 55-32 on Friday, December 19.
The Pirates shot to a 20-3 lead after the first period and were never threatened. Bluffton led 26-11 at halftime, and outscored the Falcons 29-21 after intermission.
The Pirates improved to 1-4 overall after recording their first win of the season. Riverdale dropped to 3-2 after the home blowout loss.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the homes selected as the best decorated for the 2025 holiday season: 1st Place - 187 Garmatter Street; 2nd Place - 120 Eastland Drive; 3rd Place - 13 Jared Circle; Mayor's Choice - 106 Polo Drive.
By Jeremy Mascaro, PA-C
Physicians Assistant, ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio
Smell and taste disorders can be overlooked, yet they can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life, nutritional status and overall well-being. These sensory deficits may present subtly but can be early indicators of underlying health conditions or contribute to broader health challenges, particularly in older adults. For healthcare providers, recognizing the prevalence and impact of olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions is important in delivering comprehensive and empathetic care.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton High School senior Kain Wright has signed a National Letter of Intent with Ashland University Track and Field. Wright plans to major in actuarial science.
Kain is the son of Kerris and Krista Wright and is an active member of Emmanuel Church in Columbus Grove.
The ceremonial signing took place on Friday, December 19 at the BHS gym with family, friends and teammates on hand.
FROM NORTHERNREVIEW.ORG __Take a moment, close your eyes, and imagine what a small-town newspaper office looks like.
What did you see?
Perhaps you envisioned a tiny, brick office space tucked in the middle of Main Street. The rich scent of coffee wafts through the air, and the click-clack of keyboards rings in your ears. In the wooden desk beside you, a journalist flips through his ink-stained notepad as he writes an article about last weekend's bake sale.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University is expanding key financial aid initiatives designed to make higher education attainable for more students and families.
Bluffton’s Be a Beaver Program has been updated to broaden eligibility and better reflect today’s financial aid landscape. The program now guarantees full tuition coverage for qualifying students based on a Student Aid Index (SAI) of 0 or less, using a combination of federal, state and Bluffton University aid.
