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Biennial Program recognized as one of the best in Ohio

The Hancock Historical Museum will host its sixth Historic Barn Tour on Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The self-guided tour, sponsored by Premier Bank, will showcase six historic barns in the western half of Hancock County, dating from the 1850s to the early 1900s.

The Apollo Career Center High School has issued the following agenda for the August board meeting.

Monday, August 29, 2022

7:00 p.m.

Apollo board room

3325 Shawnee Rd., Lima

The board is comprised of

Mike Carpenter, Shawnee
Spencer Clum, Spencerville
Ron Fleming, Ada 
Dennis Fricke, Elida
Brad Fruchey, Bluffton
Yvonne Marrs, Perry 
Dan Marshman, Hardin Northern 
Ron Mertz, Wapakoneta 
Jackie Place, Bath 
Brian Spallinger, Allen East 
Ned Stechschulte, Columbus Grove

The following article is courtesy of
https://www.bluffton.edu/news

This summer, Grant Klinger ’25, a medical laboratory science major [at Bluffton University] confirmed his career goals and gained hands-on experience in his field. Klinger worked full-time as a laboratory processor at Blanchard Valley Health System in Findlay, Ohio.

Bluffton police chief Ryan Burkholder invites the public to a celebration of Officer Lonny Kent’s retirement:

  • 3:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 27
  • Sportsmen's Club, 405 S Spring St.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team won a four-set match at non-league rival Pandora-Gilboa Wednesday evening, August 24.

The Lady Pirates improved to 3-0 with the 25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-17 victory.

Ayla Grandey led Bluffton with 13 kills and five blocks. Kendall Stackhouse and Morgan Fruchey each contributed 10 kills.

Gracie Yarnell passed out 32 assists, made four blocks and served three aces.

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School tennis team lost 4-1 to Wapakoneta in a match at the Ohio Northern University courts Wednesday evening, August 24.

The defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 1-4-1 this season.

Juniors Brooke Camper and Caitlyn Couch teamed up at first doubles to provide a Bluffton victory.

The tandem won by a 6-0, 6-2 score.

Wapak captured the other four matches in straight sets.

Bluffton plays at Fostoria Monday, August 24.

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