Friends and fans of Elbert Dubenion--Bluffton College and Buffalo Bills football star of the 1950s and '60s--are thrilled to see another sign of his status in the local community. A photo of Dubenion has been added to the Dubenion Drive sign where pedestrians cross to the university football field. Ceremonies in October 2024 established the honorary roadway.
By William Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System
Understanding your health requires more than just regular checkups and occasional blood tests. One of the most critical markers of overall well-being, especially for those at risk of or living with diabetes, is the A1C test. This simple blood test provides insight into average blood sugar levels over two to three months, making it an essential tool for monitoring and managing health.
BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School baseball team methodically defeated Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson 6-2 Thursday, April 17.
The Pirates improved to 6-4 overall and 1-0 in the NWC with the victory.
Meanwhile, the Wildcats fell to 0-11 overall and 0-3 in NWC play after the defeat.
The Pirates tallied a run in the third and two more in the fourth inning to lead 3-0. Both teams plated a run in the fifth to make it 4-1. DJ scored a run in the sixth to inch within 4-2.
DELPHOS - The visiting Bluffton High School girls softball team lost 8-3 to Northwest Conference rival Delphos Jefferson on Thursday, April 16.
The Pirate girls drop to 2-5 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the loss. Delphos Jefferson improved to 9-4 and 3-0 in NWC play after the win.
The Wildcat girls led only 1-0 after four innings of play. But the hosts broke it open with a five-run fifth frame. DJ added two runs in the sixth to build an 8-0 cushion.
The Pirate girls tallied three runs in the seventh, but fell well short.
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) has selected both Cory-Rawson Elementary School and Cory-Rawson High School as Purple Star Schools for its 2025 class.
Purple Star Schools show a strong commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.
ODEW shared that the state’s Purple Star Advisory Board established strict criteria in order for schools to be considered for the designation and both of the Cory-Rawson schools met those standards.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
In a departure from Bluffton Lions tradition, over 100 individuals were honored as 2024 Citizens of the Year at an April 15 celebration. Volunteers who support the three Et Cetera Inc. shops–the Et Cetera Thrift Shop, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages–were recognized for their impact on Bluffton’s downtown commercial district.
