Ayla McConnahea of Bluffton pets a Thrianta buck held by Ben Hartzler at the Swiss homestead during Saturday's Fall Festival. Gary Wetherill displayed many of his animals including this buck. Ayla is the daughter of Matt and Nicole McConnahea.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
The Lady Pirate volleyball squad dispatched Spencerville in three games Tuesday 25-11, 25-23, 25-18. The win was the first of the year in conference play.
Senior Katie Prater led the way with 11 kills and 10 digs. Ameri Siferd had a complete all-around game with 7 kills, 10 assists and 4 aces. Kylie Stackhouse picked up 7 kills and 2 blocks. Libby Schaadt added 7 kills in the win, Skyler Scoles 21 assists, Madison Fleece 11 digs.
By Sam Brauenwww.blufftonpirates.com
Looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, the Pirate boys soccer team was surprised by visiting Ada Tuesday night. The Bulldogs took a 1-0 halftime lead which did not last long.
There's no question that Conrad Zemba owns more vehicles than any other Bluffton resident.
In fact, he owns an estimated 1,300 or so. They just happen to be Matchbox cars. He displayed many of his vehicles at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center during the Fall Festival.
Here are two of his classic Edsels parked with some of the other vehicles in his collection.
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Several area school districts including Bluffton have received funding for School Safety Training Grants, asccording to State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima). The grants are through a provision of Amended Substitute House Bill 318
Area schools and funding follow:
• Ada $4,774
• Allen East $6,107
• Apollo JVSD $2,500
• Arlington $3,164
• Bluffton $6,305
• Cory-Rawson $3,079
• Columbus Grove $4,729
• Riverdale $5,559
• Upper Scioto Valley $2,500
