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MEDIA RELEASE__Wilson Sporting Goods is inviting the surrounding communities together for a meaningful day of movement, fun, and awareness. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Wilson will host a community 5K Run/Walk and Family Event in partnership with Autism Speaks. While there is no cost to attend or participate, donations are encouraged, with all proceeds going directly to Autism Speaks.

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Bluffton, will begin its bi-annual fire hydrant flushing program on Monday, April 13, which is expected to last for approximately two weeks.

This important maintenance process helps ensure the integrity of the water system, maintains water quality, and verifies proper operation of fire hydrants throughout the community.

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By Cort Reynolds

HARROD__The Bluffton High School softball team defeated local rival Allen East 6-2 in the Northwest Conference lidlifter on Thursday, April 9.

Bluffton led 3-1 after four innings, then clinched the victory with a three-run sixth.

The Pirate girls improved to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in the NWC with the rivalry road win. AE dropped to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in NWC play after the defeat.

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By Cort Reynolds

HARROD __The Bluffton High School baseball team lost to backyard rival Allen East 11-0 in the Northwest Conference opener on Thursday, April 9.

The Pirates did not get a hit in the run-rule shortened, five-inning affair.

Bluffton dropped to 0-2 overall and 0-1 in NWC play with the defeat.

AE improved to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in the NWC after the win

Caleb Lybarger struck out 10 Pirates and walked six Pirates over five frames to earn the shortened no-hit win. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System Leader Recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is proud to announce that Gulshan Mehta, chief digital and information officer, has been named to the 2026 list of “Hospital and health system chief digital officers to know” by Becker's Hospital Review.

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April 19 program will be open to the public and livestreamed

MEDIA RELEASE__Join The Swiss Community Historical Society for a sneak peek at the updated P.B. Amstutz book Historical Events of the Mennonite Settlement in Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio, written in 1925.  

Bluffton historian Fred Steiner will give an update on an expanded version, Our Swiss Story, to be published in late spring 2026.  

Steiner has been researching the non-Mennonite families of The Settlement known as the Swiss Reformed. Several families will be featured, plus more stories from the period.

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