KENTON__The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost a very defensive 1-0 battle at undefeated Kenton in a non-league match on Thursday, September 11 at Merold Field.
The Pirates fell to 2-6-2 with the road defeat. The Wildcats improved to 7-0-1 after the win.
Neither team scored in the first half, and the scoring ice was not broken until the 51st minute.
Wildcat Micah Bowman knocked in a header off a Kyle Barrett assist with 29:04 remaining in the second half to provide the game’s lone goal.
HARROD__The Bluffton High School boys golf team lost a Northwest Conference dual match at Colonial Hills Golf Club in Harrod on Wednesday, September 10.
Local rival Allen East defeated Bluffton 159 strokes to 178.
The Pirates fell to 8-8 overall and 4-6 in NWC play after the match.
Both rivals will compete in the NWC tournament on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Colonial Hills. AE is 9-2 (8-2 NWC). Lincolnview is first in the league standings at 10-1 (16-1 overall).
SEPT 11 MEDIA RELEASE__The public is invited to the Schumacher Homestead, 8350 Bixel Rd., during the annual Bluffton Fall Festival. The celebration takes place on Saturday, September 27, at 8350 Bixel Road, between Bluffton and Pandora, from 10:00-3:00.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstrations and exhibits will be featured throughout the buildings and outdoors, including the new Heritage Center. All activities are free; donations are appreciated.
FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton-based Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. was excited to discover a large tin of their Classic Cheddar flavor prominently featured on an episode of the new Peacock TV comedy series, The Paper. The series is about a documentary crew covering attempts to revive a Toledo, Ohio newspaper. It has thematic and production links to The Office.
Debra Rose Hohenbrink, 71, passed away September 11, 2025 in Lima, Ohio. Deb was born April 8, 1954 in Lima to the late Lavern and Dolores (Halker) Hermiller who preceded her in death. On April 18, 1975 she married Donald Hohenbrink and he survives.
