The Bluffton fire department takes on the Bluffton police department in the second annual Battle of the Badges basketball game. The police team hopes to defend their title from last year’s inaugural contest.
The event, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at the Sommer Center at Bluffton University, is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted at the door.
The fund-raiser will include raffles, door prizes, a 50-50 drawing, concessions and the chance for a half-court shot.
Bluffton student Brennan Davies participated in the Miami Valley Kid Wrestling Association Tournament at Wright State's Nutter Center in Dayton on Feb. 24. This followed the regular season where he placed first in the regional tournament held at Lima Central Catholic School.
In the state competition Brennan placed second in the state in the 12 year-old heavyweight category.
His coaches are Scott Slaughterbeck, Travis Klemen, Zac Kohli, and Jeff Klemen.
Kathy Keller of the Small Business Administration, Rhodes State College, Lima, makes a point during one of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition sessions. Five persons are in this year's competition. First prize is $5,000, second prize is $1,000 to be used for start-up cash for the winner businesses. The weekly classes are held in the town hall.
SHANNON Service Club will hold its annual spring indoor garage sale Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at The Centre of Bluffton, 601 N. Main St.
Hours are Feb. 28 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., and March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is $1 except on Friday when it is free for those buying an eat-in chicken dinner.
Friday's chicken barbecue is prepared by Harlan’s of Pandora. It includes one-half chicken potatoes au gratin, green beans and a roll with butter. Dinner is served from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Carry outs can be picked up at the Centre’s north door.
