COLUMBUS GROVE – On Friday, May 16, the Bluffton High School boys track and field team won the Northwest Conference championship meet at Columbus Grove, while the Pirate girls finished a strong second.
The Pirate boys scored 188 points, 23 points ahead of second-place meet host Grove (165).
Spencerville came in a distant third with 91 points, followed by Crestview (70), Lincolnview (69), Allen East (41), Delphos Jefferson (21) and LCC (6).
Bluffton High School seniors line up for a Pirate tradition: the end of school year parade from Bluffton Dairy Freeze to their soon to be alma mater at Main and College. Vehicles of all kinds are seen--and heard--in the parade. PHOTO by Jamie Nygaard on May 15. CLICK to enlarge.
Lois Elaine Adams, 80, passed away May 15, 2025, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, in Findlay.
Lois was born September 6, 1944 in Lima, to John and Della (Brenneman) Hartman who preceded her in death.
Lois graduated from Bath High School in 1964. After graduation, Lois enlisted in the United States Army for 12 years. She had later managed numerous gas stations and retired from PlastiPak. She attended Ebenezer Mennonite Church. She could typically be found reading a book and always valued spending time with loved ones.
By Paige Frey, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Putnam County Primary Care
It’s that time of year again when most of us are headed outside for some adventures and fresh air, but there are a few insects we should be prepared for. The prevalence of ticks and mosquitoes increases dramatically in our spring climate, and they pose health risks and act as nuisances to our outdoor activities.
