The 2025 OHSAA High School football playoffs kicked off Friday night, October 31, with round one games in all divisions. In Division VII, Region 26, the Pandora-Gilboa Rockets (7 seed) hosted Blanchard Valley Conference foe Arlington (10 seed) for a rematch. In the regular season, the Rockets won 24-14 in Arlington. In the playoffs, the Rockets made it two-for-two, pulling away in the second half for a 42-20 win.
"It's true, Virginia, lights don't grow on trees!" Including the Blaze of Lights display at the corner of Cherry St. and Main. Volunteers are needed for set-up on Saturday, November 1, starting at 8:30 a.m. On Saturday, Nov 22 the Ream Display figures will be put up by more volunteers. Organizers note, "Any bit of time a person can show up would be a huge help!"
Holiday Gift Silent Auction Fundraiser begins Nov. 1 and continues through Nov. 26. This is a wonderful way to get your holiday shopping done all while benefiting your library and its community. Most packages will include a minimum bid and feature a special “Buy Now” price if you’re ready to pay and take it home at that time. Only cash or check is accepted, and anonymous bidding is an option. Items for bid will be on display around the library, so stop by to see what the library has this year!
FROM FACEBOOK__Anna Jacomet, co-owner and yoga instructor at Jacomet's Martial Arts, 121 S Main St., has graduated with a certification as an Ayurveda Specialist.
Jacomet has gone beyond 250-hour teaching certification to complete a total of 550 hours to achieve the Ayurveda Specialist certification.
FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__Volunteers at the Bluffton Senior Center will start making its famous peanut brittle on Monday, November 3 at 8:00 a.m. and continue every Monday in November.
This is one of the center's biggest fundraisers of the year. It takes around 30 volunteers to make the candy. Many hands make light work and more fun. New volunteers are always welcomed.
Not everyone can make it every week so we encourage people to come when they can.
Tim Stockman, Roger Edwards or Tonya can answer any questions that you may have. Come and join the fun.