Two of the greatest Pirate basketball games I ever witnessed occurred in the year 1954-1955. Coach Joe Harris has passed, so I asked two of the starters on that team to share their memories of the games and the players involved. They are Ron Lora and Jim (Spike) Berry. Ron was the leading scorer on the team that year and Spike was the point guard and floor leader.
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn session on Thursday, February 27 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Topics Presented Include:
Practical strategies for shaping a positive workplace culture
Insights on improving employee morale and retention
Tips on fostering open communication and trust within your team
Tools to lead and be a supportive owner, boss, team leader
This event is free for BCE & Chamber Members
$10.00 for nonmembers
Lunch will be provided by LuvU A Latte
The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 is looking forward to providing boys and girls from Bluffton High School with the opportunity to experience Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State, an eight-day hands-on experience in the operation of state government.
In the attached photos are Bluffton High School Principal Mike Minnig, who graduated from Buckeye Boys State in 1989, with recent participants Mackay Tuttle and Asa Clingerman. Also pictured are particpants, (L-R) Adie Hanefeld, Luke Jebsen and Avery Smith
Applications are being accepted for the 2025-2026 Hancock Youth Leadership (HYL) program. Affiliated with the Findlay•Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, HYL is an investment in the future of Findlay and Hancock County. Its purpose is to enhance knowledge and develop leadership skills in a select group of high school students, motivating them to become positive role models, active and committed to their civic responsibilities.
