You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Hilty Preschool and Child Care receives county foundation grant

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2020 - 6:29am

The Hilty Preschool and Child Care was selected as one of the Putnam County Foundation's first grant recipients.

According to the new foundation, "Congratulations to the five non-profit organizations chosen to receive one of our first grants.

"We gave $500 to each of them to help with the recent struggles brought on by the pandemic. We are excited to help them and appreciate how they help our community.

Section: 
People
»

Beavers cross country teams compete under the lights

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2020 - 6:24am

The Bluffton University cross country team traveled to Manchester University on Saturday, Sept. 26, to compete in a dual meet against the Spartans under the lights.

Following the 5K races that went off at 7:30 and 8:15 p.m., the two schools competed in a series of elimination miles to cap off the evening.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Bluffton girl netters fall to Bryan

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2020 - 6:18am

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team lost 5-0 to visiting Bryan Saturday. The defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 4-12 this season. Bryan won all 10 sets played in the match.   
 

Section: 
Sports
»

Erik Nygaard 12th in a field of 113 boys at cross country meet

Elijah Conley 39th 19:01.9; Sam Derstine 49th in 19:14.4
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 29, 2020 - 6:15am

By Cort Reynolds
VAN WERT - The Bluffton cross country squads competed at the 16-team Van Wert Health Hospital Invitational hosted by Lincolnview Saturday.

Sophomore Erik Nygaard finished 12th in the field of 113 boys runners to pace the Pirates. He crossed the finish line in a time of 17:38.3.

Senior Elijah Conley ended up in 39th place in 19:01.9. Sophomore Sam Derstine came in 49th in 19:14.4.

Senior Brandon Good finished in 51st place with a time of 19:15.2. Sophomore Jonah Rehm was 70th in 20:03.9 as the fifth Pirate scorer.

Section: 
Sports
»

Beanstack challenge, recipe exchange, mindfulness, origami live, plus Bluffton ghost stories

It's all coming to the library in October
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 28, 2020 - 3:25pm

Check bottom of story for:
• Library use appointments • Curbside pickup service

Bluffton Public Library launches several familiar fall programs in October. Complete details on these programs follow. For additional details email the library at [email protected]

Here's what's happening in October
The library announces the addition of its New Beanstack Challenges​, which will run from October through May​.

Section: 
Bluffton Public Library
»

Julie Ann Bormuth 1965-2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 28, 2020 - 2:56pm

Julie Ann Bormuth, 55, died Sept. 24, 2020, at her residence. Julie was born Feb. 27, 1965, in Lima to Herbert and Dallice (Newman) Carpenter. On Dec. 26, 2007, she married Brad Bormuth.

Julie graduated from Columbus Grove High School and the Ohio State Beauty Academy. She was a receptionist at Reineke Ford in Lima.  

Section: 
Obituaries
»

Pages