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9th-seeded BHS advances to the second round at 2nd-seed Lima Central Catholic Thursday • The Pirates upset LCC 10-5 on May 6

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By Cort Reynolds
LEIPSIC - Visiting Bluffton blanked higher seed Leipsic 12-0 in a Div. IV softball sectional first round contest Tuesday evening.

The Lady Pirates improved to 7-13 with the five-inning, run rule-shortened victory. Sixth-seeded Leipsic dropped to 10-9 with the defeat.    

Ninth-seeded Bluffton advances to the sectional second round at second seed Lima Central Catholic Thursday, May 13. The Pirates upset LCC 10-5 on May 6.

Update on covid-19 in Ohio

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This evening (Wednesday, May 12) at 5:30 p.m., Ohio Governor Mike DeWine will deliver a statewide address to Ohioans, continuing his conversation on where we are in our fight against the Coronavirus and our progress towards reaching the end of the COVID pandemic.

WHAT: Statewide Address to Ohioans on Progress in the Fight Against COVID

WHEN: May 12, 5:30 p.m.

WHO: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine

Is it possible we are getting back to normal?

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Bluffton High School's prom returns this weekend after a one-year absence.

It takes place from 8 to 11 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at Marbeck Center.

There will be a promenade through Founders Hall starting at approximately 7:40 p.m.

Following Bluffton University protocol there is a limit of 2 people allowed inside per student to watch the promenade, masks must be worn and social distancing followed.
 

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By Cort Reynolds
VANLUE - The visiting Bluffton baseball team lost 9-0 to local non-league foe Vanlue in a makeup shutout Tuesday evening.

The loss dropped the Pirate record to 0-22 this spring. Vanlue improved to 3-13 with the win.

Vanlue out-hit Bluffton, 9-2.

Freshman Jacob Granger singled and senior Nic Essinger added a single to provide the two Bluffton hits.

Freshman Braeden Jordan started and pitched four innings for the Pirates. He struck out six and allowed eight hits. He also stole a base.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? This bird is on the main floor of Bluffton High school near the doorway between the old and new additions.

All about virtual concerts, 8th grade idol competition, Lego League, Night at the Museum

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By Joshua Kauffman,
Middle school principal
This column is reprinted in part from the spring school newsletter.
If there has ever been a year where we can all be grateful that we live in Bluffton and truly do come together as a village to ensure our students are taken care of by working together, this one has been it. .    

Since mid-year, our students have been hard at work despite the restrictions and limitations they have faced.

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