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By Cort Reynolds

LIMA– The visiting Bluffton High School girls tennis team battled hard but lost 4-1 to Lima Central Catholic at UNOH in a dual match on Thursday, September 4.

The Pirate team drops to 3-7 after the defeat. 

“At first doubles, Kate Klinger and Willow Angel battled through to take the win in a tie break and our lone victory of the night,” said Pirate girls head coach Trisha Nieman.

The Bluffton duo rallied to pull off a 1-6, 6-2, 13-11 win in a third-set tiebreaker.

SEPT 5 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University announced the launch of the Pillars of Purpose, a one-year strategic campaign focused on building stability, trust, hope and compassion. This campaign, which focuses on Bluffton’s mission to “prepare students of all backgrounds,” looks to strengthen key areas of campus and lay foundations for future generations of Bluffton Beavers. 

Rooted in the historic peace church tradition and committed to excellence, Bluffton continues to live out its mission through discovery, community, respect and service.

Let's hear it for the Pirate Varsity cheerleaders! Pictured here are Emma Beach, Lily Schneck, Allison Herrmann, Kya McDougle, Sophia Erter, Taryn Shaw, Madison Coonfare, Charlotte Burkholder, Kaelyn McCrory, Kinley Emans, Raelee Schwartz, Gabriella Lewis and Klaira Hohenbrink. Coaches: Janelle Emans and Kaity Probst. Photo courtesy of Lange Photography for Bluffton High School.

By Michelle Oswald
Genetic Counseling Services Coordinator, Armes Family Cancer Care Center

Genetic counseling and testing play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. As our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer has advanced over the years, it is clear that inherited genetic mutations contribute to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. Genetic counseling and testing can help identify individuals with these mutations, guiding both patients and healthcare providers in making informed medical decisions.

SEPT 3 MEDIA RELEASE__Thayer Road between Campbell Road and Searfoss Road will be closed for bridge replacement starting Monday, September 15 for 8 weeks.

There will be no access during this closure. Please find an alternate route.

For more information, contact Allen County Engineer at 419-228-3196.

The following results are from the first week of Fall 2025 competition for Bluffton University athletics as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

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