The Bluffton Lady Pirate softball team brought home a sectional title Thursday, with a 9-5 win, in a tough battle with the Leipsic Vikings at Pandora-Gilboa. The Pirates earned just four hits, but were able to capitalize on 9 walks and 3 hit batters by the Vikings pitcher.
The Lady Pirates struck first, as Shannon McKamey was walked and Ashlin Gable was hit by a pitch. The pair advanced around the bases and scored on passed balls to take a 2-0 lead after the first inning.
Kris Lowry recently joined the staff of First National Bank as a mortgage originator.
Lowry brings over 20 years of experience in the real estate and banking industries to her position. She is active in seeral civic and community activities including the Heartland Board of Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, and is a past President of the Flag City Chapter of BNI.
As a mortgage originator, she is responsible for overseeing loan origination in Hancock, Wood and Putnam counties.
Bluffton postal carriers invite residents to help stamp out hunger on Saturday, May 14.
According to Everett Collier, Bluffton postmaster, Postal carrier on their Saturday routes will pick up non-perishable food items. Residents may leave those items at their mailbox for pick up.
The local effort will support the Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry.
Letter carriers around the United States, in partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, will collect food for families in need on Saturday.
Shortly before 10 p.m. on Thursday evening Bluffton fire and EMS were called to Richland Manor nursing home of Swaney Road.
When the Icon arrived on the scene Beaverdam-Richland fire and EMS, Bluffton, Lafayette-Jackson and Cairo departments were already at the Manor. Beaverdam-Richland was in charge of the situation and the other departments were called in for assistance.
Coach Romick, Coach Busch, and Coach Romick with their 8-10 year old Tri-County Coach Pitch Team with members in no certain order: Riley B, Olivia P, Josie S, Maddie R, Hanna P, Maci L, Makayla W, Joscelin R, Lily S, Alivia K, and Hillarie B.
