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May opening day is closer than you think

New and returning vendors are invited to a meeting with Bluffton Farmers Market manager Greg Probst at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12.

The meeting will take place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. That evening, vendors will learn about promotional opportunities and may reserve full-year spaces at a discounted price.

Located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot in downtown Bluffton, the Bluffton Farmers Market is open on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. - noon, May through October.​

Against a winter sky, these weeds, carried over from last summer, present an artistic arrangement on a cold February afternoon.

Girls' beat Miller City; boys stop Riverdale

Bluffton girls’ and boys’ basketball teams won on Saturday.

It was the girls’ winning 57-41 over Miller City. Three Pirates in double figures led by Averey Rumer with 14, Katie Prater 13 and Alivia Koenig 10. Libby Schaadt added 9.

Meanwhile the boys’ defeated 55 – 38. Jared Piercefield and Mason Soper with 16 each and Luke Denecker scored 15. Pirates now 13-6 on the year.

Watch www.blufftonpirates.com for complete game results.

All Bluffton High School powerlifter competitors earned medals at a Satuday meet in New Madison. Buffton's individual results follow:
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Nebraska Montgomery -
   70 bench, 210 Deadlift - 5th place in her weight class

Elizabeth Bourassa -
   110 Bench, 210 Deadlift - 1st place in her weight class

Ivy Augsburger -
   85 Bench, 230 Deadlift - 4th place in her weight class

Men's game: Ravens defeat Beavers

Bluffton University split games with Anderson on Saturday. Bluffton women lost; Bluffton men lost. Accounts of both games follow:

Women's game
The Bluffton University women's basketball team defeated Anderson University on Saturday, Feb. 9 by the score of 70-66 in a Heartland Conference tussle. Bluffton improved to 8-15 on the year and is now 6-10 in Heartland Conference play. Anderson fell to 9-14 overall and 5-11 in the HCAC.

From HealthWise Pharmacy: Six serious symptoms

Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy

Although women are more likely to visit their doctor than men, many women may be ignoring important signs and symptoms. Read on for a look at six health symptoms women may overlook.

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