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Test soil in the fall for a healthy yard 

Posted by Staff on October 21, 2024 - 7:23am

By Casey Heilman
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District

The cooler weather has arrived and many homeowners around the county are raking up leaves, cutting back perennials, and just generally prepping yards, and gardens for the long winter ahead. But what few people realize is that  caring for the soil should be a part of the autumn yard routine. 

Soil testing is especially essential if fertilizer is used. Over-fertilizing is so  easy to do that many don’t give it much thought when applying it. Excess  fertilizer is washed into our rivers and streams every time it rains. From there  it causes algae problems, robs oxygen from the water, and is a leading  contributor of poor water quality. One way to combat over fertilizing to only  apply what is needed and testing the soil helps to establish that proper amount. ▶︎

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Fenzl, Essinger qualify for CC regionals

Posted by Staff on October 20, 2024 - 7:59am

By Cort Reynolds

COLUMBUS GROVE __ Two Bluffton High School cross country runners have qualified for regional competition. Senior Levi Fenzl and Senior June Essinger both advance to postseason competition. 

Boys Cross Country

Senior Levi Fenzl finished sixth in a field of 144 runners at the Div. III district boys cross country meet at Columbus Grove Saturday.

Fenzl’s sixth-place finish in a time of 16:23.13 qualified him for the regional meet next weekend. The top 24 finishers made it to regionals.

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Pirate boys soccer eliminates Huron in quarterfinals

Posted by Staff on October 20, 2024 - 7:35am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School boys soccer team defeated visiting Huron 4-1 Saturday evening, October 19, in the Div. V district quarterfinals at Steinmetz Field. 

Pirate Levi Antrim scored two goals and Calvine Derstine assisted on both scores to help pace the victorious offense.

#1 seed Bluffton improved to 10-8 with the decisive victory.

Sixth-seeded Huron finished its season 7-11-2 after the loss. The Tigers had beaten fifth seed Ashland Crestview in the Div. V sectional first round 2-0 on Oct. 16 to advance and face Bluffton.

The Pirates led Huron 2-0 at the half, and extended the lead to 3-0 before surrendering a goal. ▶︎

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September 2024 Bluffton EMS by the numbers

Posted by Paula Scott on October 20, 2024 - 7:29am

EMS Chief Jan Basinger provided the following September 2024 call totals for Bluffton Emergency Medical Services: 70 Total Calls, 44 Medical Calls, 2 Hospital to Hospital Transports, 3 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 13 Fire Calls, 2 Mutual Aid Calls, 6 Special Events, 33 Patients Transported. For 2024 to date, 638 Calls.

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Pirate football trounces Mustangs

Posted by Staff on October 20, 2024 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School football team dominated visiting local rival Allen East 43-7 in their traditional Northwest Conference backyard grudge match Friday evening, October 18, at Harmon Field.

The game was preceded by the postponed Homecoming parade and presentations commemorating the 100th anniversary of Harmon Field.

The Pirates raced to a 20-0 lead after one period of play, and were not threatened.

The Bluffton out-gained AE 370-172 in total yardage. 

The defending league co-champion Pirates improved to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the NWC with the victory. ▶︎

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Home game: Pirates boys soccer sectional

Posted by Staff on October 19, 2024 - 8:05am

6:00 p.m., October 19, Boys Soccer Home vs Huron, Steinmetz Field

Bluffton High School has announced that presale tickets for the boys soccer sectional game are available at www.ohsaa.org/tickets/

Cash only tickets are available at the gate. $8 Adults and $5 Students.

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