MT. BLANCHARD__The visiting Bluffton High School softball team used a first inning eruption to defeat non-conference rival Riverdale 9-4 on Tuesday, April 28.
The Pirates jumped ahead with eight big runs in the top of the first inning. The Falcons battled back within 8-4 after three frames.
Neither team scored in the fourth through sixth innings. Bluffton tacked on one run in the seventh. Pirate pitching and defense held the Falcons scoreless in the final four frames.
MOUNT BLANCHARD__The visiting Bluffton High School baseball team built a big early lead then added on late to stave off a rally and beat non-conference foe Riverdale 11-7 on a cool Tuesday, April 28.
The Pirates jumped ahead with three runs in the top of the first inning. They plated two runs in the third, and tacked on one in the fourth to build a 6-0 margin.
Riverdale scored three runs in the fourth, but the Pirates surged back ahead with three runs in the top of the sixth.
MINSTER__The Bluffton High School girls track and field team won a four-team meet at Minster on Tuesday, April 28.
Bath edged St. Henry 76-71 to claim the boys meet title. Minster was a close third (66), while the Pirate boys were fourth (41).
GIRLS RESULTS
The Pirate girls nosed out host Minster 73.5 to 70.5 points to capture the meet. St Henry finished a close third with 62 points, while Bath was last at 28.
APRIL 28 MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, now live at www.Allen-EMA.com/
The updated site provides residents with easier access to critical emergency preparedness resources, timely information, and important safety updates. Designed with user experience in mind, the new website is mobile-friendly, and easy to navigate.
In the video below, Bluffton Icon founder and historian Fred Steiner presents Our Swiss Story, a program originally made on April 19, 2026 spring meeting of the Swiss Community Historical Society at the Schumacher Homestead and Swiss Heritage Center.
Here comes the merry month of May, and the many activities that wrap up the academic year. Below is a list of out of the ordinary events constantly being updated on What Brings You to Bluffton? Have more to suggest? Email [email protected].
