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Thomas and McElroy named HCAC Players of Week

March 14, 2016

BLUFFTON, Ohio - A 6-1 finish to the week in Florida propelled the Bluffton University softball team to a sweep of the Heartland Conference Player of the Week awards for the week ending Sunday, March 13. Josie McElroy (Mt. Orab/Western Brown) raked her way to Hitter of the Week honors, while fellow sophomore Nicole Thomas (Tontogany/Otsego) was nearly untouchable in the circle en route to Pitcher of the Week acclaim.

Chad Shutler named Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year

Bluffton University Head Coach Chad Shutler has been named the Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year following a record-shattering 2015-16 women's basketball campaign for the Beavers.

He was honored by D3hoops.com less than two weeks after being selected the Heartland Conference Coach of the Year. It marks the first time in Bluffton women's basketball history for both of those honors.

Easter Bunny comes to MMH on Saturday morning

The Easter Bunny visits Bluffton at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 19.
 
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) and Jerry Lewis’ McDonald’s host their annual Easter egg hunt at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton. 
 
The egg hunt will take place rain or shine. There is no rain date.  Children ages 8 and under are invited to hunt for hidden eggs, register for prizes, gift baskets and have their parents take their pictures with the Easter Bunny. 
 

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Tree Commission meets on March 15

The Village of Bluffton’s Tree Commission will be meet Tuesday, March 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the town hall, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
 
 

St. Joseph dinner Friday night at Jeanne's Kitchen

Jeanne's Kitchen, Vine Street, Bluffton, will offer a traditional St. Joseph dinner, prepared by guest chef Peter, Friday, March 18.

The menu includes Italian appetizers, Itallian tossed salad, pasta, osso buco alla milanese, or baked fish Italian style, Italian roasted vegetables and a traditional pastry for dessert.

Dinner is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and reservations are appreciated. Call Jeanne at 419-234-8650 for a reservation.

Lunch Specials for March 15-18:

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