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The Cory-Rawson Local School district seeks nominations for its first class of inductees in the Cory-Rawson Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame committee wishes to recognize those who have a special achievement in their area of specialty or honors, awards, and other recognition at the regional, state, national, or international level. Those graduating at least twenty years ago from Cory-Rawson, Rawson or Mount Cory High Schools are eligible. Posthumous nominations are also accepted. 

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How many pairs can you find in this game of concentration? You'll find this display of drinks coasters at the Twisted Whisk Cafe.

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31 ways in 31 days

LIMA__October is nationally recognized as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” (DVAM). Crossroads Crisis Center serves as Allen County's only domestic violence agency, and we will be promoting awareness with several displays and events throughout October.

All of the libraries in Allen County will have DVAM displays that will contain information on domestic violence and the different events that Crossroads will be holding.

Trees in the Town Square will be decorated with purple ribbons for the entirety of October to spread awareness.

The silhouette, commonly referred to as "Traveling Tracy", will be traveling to different locations throughout Lima including: The Grind, The Title Department, Allen County Health Department and many more locations.

Crossroads will be holding their Purple Sweets in Lima again. Local bakeries, sweet shops, and drink shops will be making something purple to sell for domestic violence awareness.

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Bluffton University is seeing gains in areas such as out-of-state enrollment and graduate enrollment. The number of full-time students enrolled at Bluffton, including both undergraduate and graduate programs, is 664.

“Most higher education institutions are starting to see the effects of the ‘enrollment cliff’ that is predicted to be at its highest in 2025,” said Robin Bowlus, vice president of advancement and enrollment management. “I am glad to say despite this dip, Bluffton’s total enrollment has remained steady, with increases in many areas.”

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October 13: Pirates & Mustangs Pink Out for Cancer Awareness

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team lost in three nail biting overtime sets to fall at Leipsic in a close Northwest Conference battle Thursday evening, September 28.

The Pirates lost the tight bout 27-25, 27-25, 26-24 to drop to 13-4 overall and 3-2 in the NWC. 

After winning 11 in a row, Bluffton lost two tough league matches in a row this week to squads with a combined record of 24-3.

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The Pirates can repeat as outright champions with a win or tie

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls soccer team made the long trip to face non-conference foe Liberty Center count Thursday evening, September 28, as they scored late to win 2-1.

The Pirate girls improved to 9-4-1 with the big road victory, while the Tigers fell to 5-8 after the loss. 

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