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The Bluffton High School music boosters have extended the deadline for ordering limited-edition dimensional coasters that commemorate the 100th anniversary of Harmon Field.

The engraved wood coasters with an acrylic cover feature a facsimile of the Bluffton Pirates football field and the words "100 years 1924-2024, Harmon Field, BHS, Bluffton, Ohio."

Saturday, September 28, from 10 a.m.-3:00 p.m., multiple locations

The Bluffton community’s 19th annual Fall Festival, with many family-oriented activities, takes place throughout the community on September 28. All events are free unless otherwise noted, and free parking is available at all locations.

Bluffton Cars & Coffee: 8-11 a.m. at Masterpiece Signs, 902 N. Main

Bluffton Discovery Days sponsored by the Bluffton Chamber of Commerce. Visit Bluffton businesses for a chance to win prizes.

By Cort Reynolds

LIMA __ The visiting Bluffton girls soccer squad scored 12 first half goals and went on to defeat Lima Central Catholic 12-0 in a Northwest Conference mismatch on Thursday night, September 12.

The Pirate record improved to 5-2-1 overall and 3-0 in NWC play after the blowout win. LCC fell to 0-7 overall and 0-4 in the NWC with the lopsided loss.

Pirate Jordan Schweingruber started the onslaught with an unassisted goal in the sixth minute. 

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School boys soccer team scored a pair of goals early in the second half to defeat visiting Kenton 2-0 in a non-league match on Thursday evening, September 12, at Steinmetz Field.

The Pirate record improved to 3-6 with the victory. The Wildcats fell to 3-3-2 after the shutout loss.

The game was scoreless at halftime. Bluffton’s Chase Kelly then broke the ice with a goal in the 44th minute on an assist by Jackson Brauen.

We will remind you again later, but here's the news: Beginning Nov. 1, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will launch a new acceptable item for recycling—clamshell plastic containers. Starting November 1, 2024, Bluffton residents may add clamshells to their recycling carts. This includes clear plastic carry-out containers, clear plastic fruit, berry and lettuce containers and clear plastic egg containers. Current guidelines are HERE.

7:30 p.m. on September 26 and 27, Yoder Recital Hall; admission is free

“Bonhoeffer: Cell 92,” a cinematic theatre production created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole from Eastern Mennonite University, comes to Bluffton University at on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

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