The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Oberlin College on Saturday, Nov. 23, for an early afternoon matchup. The Beavers secured a tight 87-85 victory over the Yeowomen in overtime. The women kept their undefeated streak alive at 3-0 following the victory.
Riley Creek Pharmacy, 112 E. Main St., Pandora, has a special storewide donation project planned for Saturday, Nov. 30.
On Nov. 30, the store will donate 5% of its gift sales to Lifewise Academy Pandora-Gilboa (Donation applies to front end sales on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 only.)
By Cort Reynolds Opening game vs. Cory-Rawson
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton girl basketball team tipped off its season with a 37-30 loss to local rival Cory-Rawson in the semifinals of the annual McDonald's Holiday Tournament Friday night.
Bluffton will take on backyard league rival Allen East in the consolation game Saturday night at 6 p.m. Arlington will face Cory-Rawson in the championship game following the third-place contest.
Bridge Bereavement Services, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will host its December presentation of the “Living through Loss” series on Monday, Dec. 16, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This presentation, “Guilt, Anger and Challenges” takes place in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital, 1900 S. Main St. Findlay. Light refreshments will be provided.
“Guilt, Anger and Challenges” will discuss the range of emotions individuals may feel after the loss of a loved one, particularly guilt and anger.
Bluffton University will present its 124th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, in Yoder Recital Hall. While tickets are free, seats must be reserved at http://tickets.bluffton.edu or at Marbeck Center.
Robert John Braden, 88, of Bluffton and formerly Port Clinton, Ohio, died Nov. 22, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Robert was born July 19, 1931, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late Robert and Ethel (Whalen) Braden. On Sept. 28, 1952, he married Jean Braden who preceded him in death on May 23, 2019.
