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Larry and Barb Kinn are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on September 2, 2022.

They were married on September 2, 1972. They are having a celebration with close friends and family.

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The Bluffton Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Patrol Officer, according to a Sept. 1 post on the department's Facebook page.

Applicant must be OPOTA certified and experience is preferred. Applications can be picked up at the Bluffton Police Department,154 N. Main St. 

If you have questions about this job opportunity, call 419-358-2961.

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By Cort Reynolds

On September 1, the Bluffton High School boys golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference match at Moose Landing Country Club in Ottawa.

The Pirates nosed out Columbus Grove by four strokes, 177-181. Bluffton also defeated Allen East (177-190) and Spencerville (177-203).

Levi Clum of AE was match medalist with a score of 39.

Bluffton improved to 9-3 overall, and they stand third in the NWC at 
6-2 after the wins.

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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys soccer squad lost at perennial power Perrysburg 4-0 on Thursday evening, September 1.

The Pirates fell to 1-3 with the non-league defeat. The undefeated Yellow Jackets improved to 5-0-1 with the win.

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By Cort Reynolds

Playing at home, the Bluffton High School volleyball team staved off a Defiance Ayersville rally to win a five-set non-league match Thursday evening, September 1.

The Pirates improved to 4-2 with the 25-22, 25-20, 16-25, 22-25, 15-10 victory. Ayersville fell to 2-4 with the defeat.

Kendall Stackhouse hammered a season-high 15 kills to pace the Pirates. Sophomore Ayla Grandey knocked down 14 kills, while Morgan Fruchey 
added nine kills and 13 digs.

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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Akin means similar in character or related by blood. Are there similarities among the various viruses circulating right now? We know a lot about COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu, but how much do you know about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)? 

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