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Fourth quarter dooms Pirates against Delphos Jefferson in two-day game

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 10:16pm

By Bryan Kress
After adverse weather turned Friday night lights into Saturday night lights, Bluffton seemed poised to win its 2nd game of the season. Delphos Jefferson had other plans heading into the final 12-minutes of the game.

Jefferson rallied for 21 points in the fourth quarter to win the game 21-14. It was a heartbreaker for the Pirates who were pitching a shutout and found some rhythm in its passing game.

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Schriner goal gives BHS girls' the win

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 10:12pm

Bluffton High School girls' soccer team won its second game of the season, stopping Allen East 1-0 on Sept. 10 in Bluffton. Sarah Schriner scored the winning goal in the second half for the Pirates.

Bluffton Pirates and Allen East were very evenly matched. Bluffton was able to sneak one in during the second half. The Bluffton defense then held the Mustages the remainder of the game.

Game stats:

Halftime: 0-0 Goals: (B) Schriner. Assists: (B) Ka Leugers.
Shots on Goal: B, 10-4. Corner Kicks: AE, 5-3,Saves: AE,Plaugher (10); B,Abbey Heslep (4)

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Bluffton chamber business showcase at Bluffton University on Sept. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 7:17pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Bluffton University business showcase takes place Thursday, Sept. 27.

Businesses participating in the showcase have an opportunity to display their products and services and to introduce themselves to all Bluffton University students during the lunch hour on that day. The showcase is in the Commons in Marbeck, where students eat lunch.

Each business that registers receives a table for a display. Set up is at 10 a.m. The showcase takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 24.

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Friends of the Library fall book sale Sept. 27-Oct. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 7:03pm

 

The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library will holds its fall book sale from Thursday to Monday, Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. A special Friends’ member preview will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 5 – 6 p.m.  Refreshments will be available during the Friends’ preview.

Book sale hours for the public are Sept. 27 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Sept. 29 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., and Oct. 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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Bluffton rest stop

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 7:00pm

Bikers participating in the Hancock Horizontal Hundred Bicyle Tour on Sept. 9 had a Bluffton rest stop at the village park. Eight hundred bikers started the tour at the University of Findlay. Four hundred fifty stopped in Bluffton. The Bluffton Lions Foundation provided the Bluffton rest stop.

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Quick change suspect driving Pontiac Sunfire

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 10, 2012 - 6:49pm

Bluffton police have issued the following alert to Icon viewers:
• Quick change suspect
• White male, 20-30yrs, 5'9, 165, tattoos on both arms, driving pontiac sunfire.
Instructions:
• Call 911 if encountering suspect

Contact Information:
Chief Rick Skilliter
Police
419-358-2961
[email protected]

(This message posted at 6:51 p.m., Monday, Sept. 10)

 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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