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By Cort Reynolds

SPENCERVILLE – The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team lost a 48-45 heartbreaker to Northwest Conference leader Spencerville Friday, January 31, in a key league contest.

Bearcat sophomore Will Sensabaugh nailed a three-pointer at the final buzzer to complete a late rally and win the game. He scored a game-high 25 points.

Spencerville outscored the Pirates 18-6 in the fourth quarter to overcome a nine-point deficit and win.

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Check out the events and programs offered for the month of February at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. Phone 419-358-5016.

Winter Read 
For all ages and runs from January through March. Pick up a Winter Read Challenge Sheet for your age group, complete it, and stop by the front desk to pick up a small prize!

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An honor roll for grades 9-12 has been issued by Bluffton High School for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

9th Grade – All A

Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Avery Boehm, Peighton Bowers, Owen Brauen, Caleb Cockerham, Willow Derstine, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Camryn Fruchey, Xandra Gatchel, Lane Ginther, Tala Gipson, Klaira Hohenbrink, Camryn Lamb, Emme Lee, Micah Lemley, Maelee Miller, Alexis Mummert, Alexander Nance, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Natalie Richards, Ella Roby, Ethan Smith, Adrean Sprunger, Lilly Swartzmiller, Carli Wise, Jubilee Wolford, Peyton Worcester

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Currently on display at the Sauder Visual Arts Center Grace Albrecht Gallery on the campus of Bluffton University is the "Discovering Order: Exploring and Reinterpreting Nature" visual arts exhibit.

The gallery features ceramic sculpture by Beth Lindenberger and paintings by Jack McWhorter which "consider the concept of the visible and invisible, by referencing organic objects, microscopic organisms and elements drawn from the diverse forms in the natural world."

An artists' reception will be held on Sunday, February 16 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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Last week Enbridge Gas began the first of 50 days of a gas main and service line improvement project which will impact sidewalks and pavement on Main, College, Geiger and Cherry Streets. Due to winter weather, temporary concrete will be installed on sidewalks and driveways, with permanent finishing to follow once conditions improve. 

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Apollo Career Center has provided an annual report of the number of Bluffton students enrolled in its high school programs. The center serves all or part of six counties, providing 21 career-technical programs.

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