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Reese named HCAC Field Athlete of Week

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 4:11pm

April 11, 2016

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University’s D'Nae Reese (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) took down a pair of Bluffton University records and has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Week following her great performances at the Marv Frye Invitational on Sunday, April 10.

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Bluffton University
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What are you going to be when you grow up? Bluffton 8th graders already know

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 3:58pm

It was Bluffton middle school’s “Night at the Museum.” Except it was a living museum.

The cross-cultural project with Language Arts and Social Studies involved 260 sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Over 900 persons visited the museum during its one-night event on April 5.

Each student developed a project board for display.
• Sixth grade projects focused on countries of the world.
• Seventh grade projects focused on famous people.
• Eighth grade projects focused on careers of their choice.

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People
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Yoder grandson plays big role in OSU men's gymnastic Big Ten title

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 3:17pm

There’s a Bluffton connection to this story – read on:

The Division I NCAA third-ranked Ohio State men’s gymnastics team captured the 2016 Big Ten Men’s Gymnastics Championship April 1 in front of a hometown crowd of 1,579 at St. John Arena.

The Buckeyes secured their 13th Big Ten title overall and first since 2007. 

Alec Yoder, grandson of Alan and Diann Yoder of Bluffton, played a huge part in OSU’s finish.

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Sports
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Want to dance the polka?

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 3:11pm

Elaine Wehri and Art Schnepke entertained Bluffton chamber members during Friday's breakfast. Bluffton senior citizens are familiar with Elaine as she has performed several times over the years at the Senior Center. You'll have a chance to hear Elaine perform during the Arts and Crafts Festival on Saturday, May 14. When Elaine is not playing the accordian, she is a realtor with RealLiving CCR Realtors, Bluffton, and an auctioneer. 

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Beavers show off at Marv Frye Invite

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 2:47pm

April 10, 2016

Men's Results  I  Women's Results

DELEWARE, Ohio - Recognizing the weather conditions of Saturday, the Marv Frye Invitational at Ohio Wesleyan University was contested on Sunday. While the morning started off cold, temperatures improved throughout the day to allow for some quality Beaver performances.

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Bluffton University
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Bethel Church of Christ planning Aug. 21 "back-to-school" Urge event

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 11, 2016 - 9:33am

Although school is not out for the summer, plans are underway for a late-summer back-to-school event held at Bethel Church of Christ on Sunday, Aug. 21, according to Gideon Fisher, who is planning the event.

The event is called “Urge” and it is a free, community-wide, student, back-to-school event.

Fisher explained the event this way:
“The focus of Urge is to encourage students (junior high through college age) to do well in the upcoming school year but more importantly to urge them to be who God wants them to be in their schools.

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Worship
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