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By Cort Reynolds

LIMA__The Bluffton High School girls golf team defeated Northwest Conference foe Lima Central Catholic by 11 strokes on Thursday, August 14 at the Oaks Golf Club in Lima.

The Pirate girls won the league dual match, 216-227, playing under head coach Richard Streicher.

The Pirate girls are slated to play at Fremont St. Joseph’s on the Sycamore Hills golf course Thursday, Aug. 20.

 

Gibson Meyer places 5th

By Cort Reynolds

FREMONT__The Bluffton High School boys golf team finished a solid seventh in the 19-team Fremont St. Joseph’s Central Catholic Invitational tournament at Sycamore Hills Golf Club on Friday, August 14.

The top seven teams all finished within a 14-shot range of each other in the tightly-bunched field.

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA __The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 2-0 in the season opener on Lima Shawnee's turf on Friday night, August 14.

The Pirates start their season 0-1, while Shawnee begins 1-0.

Shawnee led 1-0 at the half and tacked on an insurance goal after intermission to win by two.

Nolan Schroeder and Landon Meas tallied the Indian goals. Logan Vogelsang dished out one assist.

Preston McClendon was credited with saves on two Pirate shots on goal.

By Ron Lora

A sober examination of American society today must acknowledge a state of political confusion and public anxiety. Abroad, we are in a war of choice with Iran with no developed exit strategy. We have drawn closer to Communist China than at any time since Mao Zedong announced the founding of the People's Republic of China. Meanwhile, we increase our distance from NATO allies, and have been less than enthusiastic about supporting Ukraine against invading Russian forces.  

By Jenna M. Cotterman, MOT, OTR/L, CEHCH, COQS
Director of Operations, Bridge Home Health & Hospice 

Recent reports of hospice fraud across the country have created concern among healthcare professionals, patients and families. While these cases are serious and deserve attention, it is important to recognize that fraudulent activity represents a small portion of the hospice industry. The vast majority of hospice providers remain committed to delivering ethical, compassionate and patient-centered end-of-life care.

William "Bill" F. Blew, 86, passed away on August 14, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.

Bill was born March 13, 1940, in St. Mary's, Ohio. In November of 2003, he married Ann Blew, who survives. 

Bill was a long-distance truck driver for Trinity Industries for many years. He was a member of the Cairo Gun Club and a collector.

There will be no services for Bill at this time, per his wishes. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. 

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