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By Gina Bailey, BSN, RN
Infection Preventionist, Quality/Infection Control, Blanchard Valley Health System

As the seasons change and flu season approaches, healthcare providers and public health experts strongly encourage individuals to get annual flu shots. Despite ongoing awareness campaigns, many hesitate due to lingering myths or misunderstandings. The truth is, getting a flu shot is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect your health and those around you.

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On September 12, Bluffton High School will observe Military Appreciation Night at the 7:00 p.m. home football game vs. Jefferson. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

All active-duty members of the U.S. military and all veterans will receive free admission. Before the National Anthem, all current and former service members are invited to join the teams on the sideline to be recognized for their service.

Presale tickets are available online at https://www.blufftonschools.org/athletics/athletics-tickets

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The Village of Bluffton has announced the following public meetings to be held at Bluffton Town Hall.

Board of Zoning & Building Appeals – Variance Hearing on Monday, September 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Personnel Committee on Friday, September 19 at noon.

Council Meeting on Monday, September 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Village of Bluffton
154 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
419-358-2066

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Delphos Jefferson in a Northwest Conference match on Thursday, September 11.

The Pirate girls dominated the Wildcats 25-6, 25-8, 25-19 to capture their seventh consecutive victory. 

Bluffton improved to 8-3 overall and 2-0 in the NWC after the home win. 

Delphos Jefferson fell to 2-7 overall and 0-1 in NWC play after the defeat. 

Kendall Stackhouse led the hitting attack with 18 kills. Karlie Lora added eight kills.

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By Cort Reynolds

WAUSEON__The visiting Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated Wauseon 3-2 in a dual match on Thursday, September 11.

The Pirate girls improved to 4-7 with the dual match victory.  

Bluffton senior Hannah Nieman defeated Wauseon’s Lainey Zeintek handily 6-1, 6-0 at first singles.

Junior Ari Bowling crushed Brizarely Cortez 6-0, 6-0 at third singles.

The Pirate duo of sophomore Peighton Bowers and freshman Leah Hoffman beat Leija and Martin 6-0, 7-6 at second doubles.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls soccer team crushed visiting Lima Central Catholic 7-0 in a Northwest Conference mismatch on Thursday, September 11 at Steinmetz Field.

The Pirate girls improved to 4-5 overall and 3-0 in NWC play with the lopsided home victory.

LCC fell to 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the NWC after the defeat.

Bluffton’s Mya McDougle registered a hat trick with goals in the 11th, 44th and 48th minutes. 

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