It didn't rain 40 days and 40 nights in September, but it rained 20 of September's 30 days and total rainfall measured 7.66 inches during the month. That compares with September's normal average of 2.95 inches, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.
Here's some other September weather figures from Verhoff:
The average September temperature in 2011: 63.2
Normal average September temperature: 63.7 degrees
Maximum September temperature: 94 on Sept. 3
Minimum September temperature: 40 on Sept. 16
Two victories in three days have lifted the Bluffton High School girls tennis team to a 13-2 dual match record, assuring the Pirates of their best percentage season in history.
Coach Jesse Sensenig's netters disposed of Archbold 4-1 last Saturday morning and followed that up with a 3-2 edging of Bath Monday, both wins on the road.
The Bluffton Fire Department will hold an open house to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week, according to Jon Kinn, fire chief. The open house will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the fire station, 402 N. Main St.
The fire department will perform demonstrations from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Demonstrations will include Jaws of Life extrication, use of fire extinguishers, and what to do in the event of a grease fire.
