By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Libby Schaadt pitched a five hitter and hit a two run homer as Bluffton won their eighth straight softball contest Thursday night at home. BHS improved to 14-4 overall and 5-3 in NWC play with the win.
After surrendering an unearned run in the first inning, Schaadt settled in over the next six frames. The sophomore struck out 12 and walked none.
The Bluffton farmers' market opens for the season on Saturday. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. This is the market's 12th year. Greg Probst is the market manager and the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce operates the market.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has named Michelle Stratton, RN, the BVHS Associate of the Year and has been nominated for the Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award, presented by the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA).
Darrell D. Howell, 65, died May 2, 2018, in Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio. Darrell was born May 15, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Herbert and Edna (Cupples) Howell.
Darrell graduated from Cory-Rawson High School where he was a member of the 1969 state champion football team. He was a farmer and mechanic at Gene Stevens in Findlay. Darrell was a member of Mt. Cory United Methodist Church and the Northwest Ohio Antique Machinery Association. He was a former Union Township trustee and former member of the Mt. Cory Fire Department.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
For the second time in three days, the Bluffton baseball team faced a state ranked team. On Wednesday, sixth ranked Lincolnview invaded Kyle Luginbuhl Memorial Field and left 11-1 winners. The Lancers improved to 16-3 on the season, Bluffton fell to 3-13. The Pirates played LCC earlier this week who also garnered votes in the latest state ranking.
