BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School baseball team lost 11-1 to visiting Columbus Grove in a Northwest Conference game at Village Park on Thursday, May 7.
The Bulldogs jumped 5-0 after the top of the first inning and never trailed. Both teams scored a run in the third frame.
CG then scored three runs in the fourth inning to surge ahead, 9-1. Grove plated two more runs in the sixth to lead 11-1 and enact the 10-run mercy rule
Grove out-hit Bluffton 7-5, and each team committed one error.
May 3 was a lucky day for Cameron Schroeder. He caught the No. 1 tagged trout at the Bluffton Sportsmen’s Club annual Trout Derby, earning him half of the raffle jackpot plus $1,000. Lucky Lynda Best won the other half of the raffle prize, $950.
According to club president Tom Augsburger, it's been four or five years since the No. 1 trout has been caught on Derby Day.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Thinking about downsizing but not sure where to start? Join the Bluffton Senior Center for Declutter with Deb on Friday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. and learn practical tips to simplify your home, reduce stress and prepare for your next chapter with confidence.
The program will cover how to start decluttering without feeling overwhelmed, what to keep, donate or pass down and resources to make the transition easier. Whether you’re planning to move soon or just want to get organized, this seminar will give you the guidance you need.
MEDIA RELEASE—Dr. Alex Sider, president of Bluffton University, and the Bluffton University Cabinet recognized faculty and staff for milestone years of service during the annual faculty and staff recognition lunch held Tuesday, May 5.
The event celebrated employees whose dedication and service have contributed to the university’s mission of preparing students for lives of purpose, service and leadership.
