With Bluffton Exempted Village Schools back in session since August 30, village streets are busier morning and afternoon. School superintendent Greg Denecker urges everyone to "be careful around all of our school buildings if you are walking or driving."
Rodney Lee Stratton, age 79, was called (went to be with his Lord) home at 7:09 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio. Rodney was born September 16, 1941 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Rolland and Marie (Weinhold) Stratton. On February 24, 1962 he married Marlyn Jane (Steinman) Stratton who survives in Bluffton.
The host Bluffton girls soccer team raced to a 7-0 first half lead and blanked Spencerville 8-0 in the Northwest Conference opener Monday evening.
The defending NWC champion Lady Pirate kickers improved to 2-1 and 1-0 in league action with the win. The Lady Bearcats open 0-1 overall and 0-1 in league play after the loss.
Bluffton's Riley Eachus netted the first goal of the game in the 10th minute on an assist from Olivia Matthews.
Sami Scoles scored in the 11th and 17th minutes on feeds from Eachus and Marley Kindle.
