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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School volleyball team built an early lead and staved off a Pilot comeback to defeat visiting Defiance Ayersville in a five-set match on Thursday, September 3.

The Pirates improved to 4-4 with the 25-15, 25-22, 13-25, 19-25, 15-11 non-league win.

Ayersville dropped to 2-4 after the close defeat.

Camryn Fruchey drilled 12 kills and dished out 21 assists to pace the victors. She also served up four aces.

Karlie Lora compiled 11 kills, four blocks and 13 digs.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost 4-0 to unbeaten visiting power Celina on Thursday evening, September 3 at Steinmetz Field.

The Pirate girls dropped to 2-3 with the home defeat.

The WBL Bulldogs improved to 3-0-1 after the shutout win.

Celina scored in the 24th minute to lead 1-0 at halftime, and then put the game out of reach with two goals in the final four minutes.

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Beaverdam-Richland Fire & Rescue are inviting all to its annual SummerFest event on September 12.

Plans include:

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MEDIA RELEASE__The Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club provided the following 2026 Allen County Junior Fair results for 26 participating members. The club received the Best Large Booth Award.

Ellery Byers

  • Making the Cut – A, Ohio State Fair Participant, Outstanding Exhibit

Payton Camper

  • Global Gourmet – A, Second Place

Ellie Dodds

  • Climbing Up – A, Second Place, Ohio State Fair Participant

Lawrence Elsea

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FROM FACEBOOK__The ONU Healthwise Pharmacy issued an updated schedule on September 1, 2026. Appointments are encouraged but not required. Services offered:

Medication support: Medication reviews, side-effect questions, adherence support, medication synchronization
Health checks: Blood Pressure, A1c, cholesterol screening
Preventive care: Vaccinations, health education
Ongoing support: Remote monitoring, medication delivery

HARDIN COUNTY

ALGER FOOD PANTRY

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20 locations and 30 performers for Play Music on the Porch Day

By Paula Pyzik Scott

August 29 was an extraordinary day in Bluffton. Twenty families invited other music lovers to drop by and enjoy live music on their front porch or back deck. Shady yards and pop-up canopies provided shelter on the sultry day, while food and drink vendors offered pick-me-ups. Thirty performers from as near as the next block and as far as Nashville provided the live entertainment.

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