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Letter: Dubenion classmates and fans successfully pitch memorial drive

Posted by Staff on June 1, 2024 - 5:57am

From the committee to commemorate Elbert Dubenion.

An informal group of Bluffton University alumni is working on a project to recognize Elbert Dubenion, 1959 Bluffton College graduate, who played for nine seasons with the Buffalo Bills professional football team. He is the only Bluffton athlete to play professional football.

The first step in the recognition took place at the May 28 Bluffton council meeting. By unanimous vote, council members approved a proposal to name a portion of Bentley Road as “Honorary Elbert Dubenion Drive.” The proposal was brought to the council by its streets, alleys and sidewalk committee who met on May 23, after hearing from the alumni group.

That road portion will extend from the Yoder Recital Hall to the intersection of Elm-Augsburger and Bentley Road. As an honorary street name it will affect no addresses as there are no residences there. The official name of the road will continue as Bentley Road.

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Pirate Andreas runs in 3200-meter state track finals

Posted by Staff on June 1, 2024 - 5:28am

By Cort Reynolds

DAYTON – A Bluffton High School senior athlete competed in the Div. III state track and field meet finals at Welcome Stadium in Dayton Friday evening, May 31.

Bluffton senior Theo Andreas set a personal-best record by finishing 14th in the 18-runner field of the 3200-meter boys finals Friday night. 

Andreas crossed the line in a time of 9:46.25. Whiteoak junior Landon Eyre won the 3200 race in 9:10.07.

Columbus Grove senior Luke Ellerbrock took fourth in 9:27.33.

Pirate freshman Nora Matthews was slated to run in the girls 800-meter finals Friday night but was unable to compete.

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Essential information about Bluffton Community Pool in 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on May 31, 2024 - 10:05am

Blufton’s “friendly neighborhood pool manager” Jennifer Wilson has provided the following information on the pool Facebook page regarding the 2024 season at Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snyder Rd.

HOURS OF OPERATION: Opening Friday, May 31

  • Monday - Friday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
  • Adult lap swim 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 

ADMISSION

  • Daily admission is $4.00 per person including adult lap swim.
  • Children 2 and under are free.

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Pirates run in three events at 2024 state track meet, day one

Posted by Staff on May 31, 2024 - 7:14am

By Cort Reynolds

DAYTON __ Several Bluffton High School athletes competed in the Div. III state track and field meet at Dayton Welcome Stadium Thursday, May 30. Two more will compete on Friday.

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Pirate boys basketball skill sessions

Posted by Staff on May 31, 2024 - 6:00am

CORRECTIONS: July 10 date and email are updated

June 12-13 and July 9-10 sessions
Registration form HERE

On Wednesday June 12, Thursday June 13, Tuesday, July 9 and Wednesday, July 10, Blufiton Pirate youth development skill sessions will emphasize ballhandling, shooting, decision making and fundamental team play while enhancing a love for the game.

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American Legion call for golfers for June 8

Posted by Paula Scott on May 31, 2024 - 6:00am

The American Legion Bluffton Post 382 meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Sportsmen Club on North Spring Street. The Legion's Fred Arnold Memorial Golf Outing is at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8 with some openings for teams available. Call Larry Core 419-231-2846 or Sam Reineke 419-303-6268.

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