University education department offers free online eduction enrichment
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2020 - 9:35am
The Bluffton University education department is offering free online educational enrichment in response to K-12 school closures in Ohio.
Bluffton Study Buddies, Bluffton University education majors including student teachers, will provide academic help and educational games/activities through the Zoom videoconferencing platform beginning Wednesday, March 18.
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 24, 2020 - 6:00am
In light of the governor’s order to “stay at home,” the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and our desire to keep the Bluffton village community safe, the administration at Bluffton University is asking the general public to not congregate in groups on campus grounds while social distancing is being mandated.
For example, we have been made aware that groups of young people are gathering to play pickup games of soccer and flag football on campus.
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 24, 2020 - 6:00am
The State of Ohio announced on March 23 that Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order.
The order went into effect beginning Monday, March 23,, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, unless the order is rescinded or modified.
"We haven't faced an enemy like we are facing today in 102 years - we are at war. In the time of war, we must make sacrifices, and I thank all of our Ohio citizens for what they are doing and what they aren't doing. You are making a huge difference, and this difference will save lives," said Governor DeWine.
Notice from Family True Value Hardware
Ohio has issued an order for all citizens to “shelter in place,” except those in essential jobs.
Hardware store are listed as essential businesses, meaning that Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, will remain open during the coronavirus shutdown, according to Jim Basiner, owner.
Including Annalise Nisly's sculpture and Danielle Novak's print
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 23, 2020 - 3:48pm
Two Bluffton High School artists have art works accepted into this year’s Governor’s Art Show, according to Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher.
Garmon said that in the second round of judging Annalise Nisly and Danielle Novak both had works accepted. Nisly’s accepted piece was a sculpture. Novak’s piece was a print, and it was designated as the top 25 award.
In addition, Melina Meza, Nicholas Markowski, Kaitlyn Montgomery and Jocelyn Ochoa had art work accepted at the regional level.