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Bowlus wins 2 races, Downey & Diller 1 each

By Cort Reynolds

NORTH ROBINSON – The Bluffton High School girls swim team finished second at the 10-team North Central Ohio Swim League championship meet hosted by Colonel Crawford Saturday, while the Pirate boys came in a strong third.

Perennial power Colonel Crawford swept the boys, girls and combined team titles.

Pirate Jackson Bowlus rolled to two individual league titles, both in meet-record times. He touched first in the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys basketball team lost in overtime 65-60 to visiting non-conference power Liberty-Benton on January 18.

The Pirates dropped to 9-4 overall with the tough home defeat. 

L-B improved to 13-1 overall after the hard-fought road win, their sixth victory in a row. The lone Eagle loss was to Div. I Perrysburg by a 69-62 count on December 28.

Bluffton trailed 13-10 after the first period. L-B maintained a 29-22 margin at halftime as Jake Gerken scored 13 points.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls basketball team lost a 63-55 overtime barnburner to visiting non-conference foe Toledo Start on January 18.

In the OT session, Toledo Start hit seven foul shots and held Bluffton without a field goal to win 11-3 and triumph by eight points.

Bluffton fell to 9-8 overall with the tough defeat.

Toledo Start improved to 13-1 after the win. Start is first in the Toledo City League at 6-0.

Looking for a book group where you don't read a specific book to discuss, but rather meet up to get other readers' opinions on what they are reading and maybe add to your To Be Read list?

Bluffton Public Library is thinking about adding this "No-Obligation Book Group" event periodically on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening. Everyone would come prepared to recommend their favorite book title(s) read (or listened to) the last couple of months, and the hope is that folks will walk away with some inspiration for what to read next!

Roads and sidewalks to be impacted, with permanent improvements completed in warmer weather 

Starting January 21, 2025, Enbridge Gas Ohio will begin a gas main and service line improvement project to enhance service for Bluffton residents.

Key Details:
• Replacement of approximately 5,200 feet of gas mainline and service connections.
• Estimated duration is up to 50 workdays.
• Our team will coordinate directly with affected residents to ensure a smooth transition to the new gas lines.
• All authorized employees and contractors will carry photo IDs.
• Due to winter weather, temporary concrete will be installed on sidewalks and driveways, with permanent finishing to follow once conditions improve.

From Enbridge Gas Ohio: "We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve your gas service."

For more information about the project, call 1-800-544-5768.

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