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14 new member in 12 months

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce continues growth
Posted by Icon K on November 4, 2019 - 1:52pm

During the last 12 months, the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) has welcomed 14 new members.

 “Great networking and communication opportunities are our number one attraction and, in turn, our members provide fantastic support for our events and programs,” said Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO. 

“And while the majority of our members are based in Bluffton, we have very active members from other communities including Arlington, Findlay, Lima, Ottawa and Pandora.”

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Business
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Bulldogs blank Pirates, win share of league crown 

Speedy Tyson Shutler led the Pirates with 114 yards rushing on 10 carries
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2019 - 1:40pm

By Cort Reynolds
COLUMBUS GROVE - The visiting Bluffton football team lost at  league co-champion Columbus Grove 49-0 in the Northwest Conference and regular season finale on a cold Friday night.

Strong-armed CG junior quarterback Blake Reynolds passed for six touchdowns, four to wideout Alex Schneider, to pace the Bulldog offense to victory.

Grove scored 14 points in each of the first three periods to win going away. The tough CG defense posted its second straight shutout and gave up just 80 points in seven league contests.

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Sports
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Beavers win second straight

Final home game Saturday vs. Franklin
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2019 - 1:18pm

The Bluffton University football team traveled to Manchester University on Saturday, for a Heartland Conference clash.

The Beaver defense only allowed 14 points to the Spartans and shut them out the entire second half to secure their second straight victory, 26-14. Bluffton improves to 2-6 overall and 2-3 in Heartland Conference play, while Manchester fell to 2-6 overall and 1-4 in the HCAC.

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Bluffton University
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Digital music lab opens with Grammy nominated performer

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2019 - 11:53am

During a live demonstration on how to compose a song digitally, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer Kendall Nesbitt highlighted the vast capabilities of Bluffton University’s new digital music lab, which opened Oct. 25 in Mosiman Hall. 

“We’re really excited about this lab. It’s not something every school has,” said Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, chair of the music department. “This is a way for Bluffton to differentiate itself.”

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Bluffton University
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56 sports seasons ago - Bluffton's Varsity B

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2019 - 10:51am

Here are members of the Bluffton High School Varsity B during the 1963-64 school year. Names are under the photo.

Front from left, Mike Reichenbach, Dave Montgomery, Joe Steiner, Gary Zimmerman, Loren Core, Steve Clark, Larry Crow, Tom Benroth, Gene Balmer.

Second row from left, Dennis Gable, Bill Swank, John Mericle, Larry Amstutz, Dave Travis, Fred Rodabaugh, Tom Bogart, Jim Dillman. 

Third row from left, Tom Basinger, Dan Lehman, Sam Reineke, Tom Warren, Charles Baker, Tom Augsburger Lee Cookson, coach Mark Covert.

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Historical Bluffton
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MONTANO

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2019 - 10:37am

The Icon found MONTANO on a dark red Dodge Caravan in the parking lot of Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

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Regional news
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