You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Bluffton trustees welcomes new member

Approve sabbaticals for Martina Cucchiara, Walter Paquin, Andi Baumgartner
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 3:04pm

At their winter meeting, the Bluffton University Board of Trustees discussed current business, welcomed a new member and granted three sabbaticals for the 2021-22 academic year. 

Trustees heard reports on enrollment and retention, reviewed progress of strategic plan launching initiatives, and discussed new COVID-19 policies and protocols on campus.

Bethny Ricks, West Liberty, Ohio, recently joined the board as an at-large member.

Section: 
Bluffton University
»

Area students on OSU-Lima dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 2:38pm

Several area students are on the Ohio State-Lima autumn semester dean’s list. Criteria varies by college. It is usually based on the GPA for that specific term and the number of credit hours taken. Many colleges require a minimum of 12 graded credit hours with a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Bluffton
Cora Baumgartner
Xavier Dunifon
Andrew Lovett
Nephi Peralta
Stephanie Steiner

Jenera
Samantha Roth
Holly Weidman

Rawson
Kacy Chisholm

Section: 
People
»

Meet Isabella Angel, BHS February student of the month

Hopes to attend Miami University and pursue biology and pre-med studies
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 1:34pm

Isabella Angel, a senior, is the Bluffton High School February student of the month.

She is involved in several school activities including flag corps, academic team, Art Club, National Honor Society and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

One of her art pieces was selected for a juried art show and she has also won multiple academic awards.

In her spare time she enjoys creating art projects, watching movies and hanging out with her friends. She is employed at Luke’s.

Section: 
People
»

Cheryl Miller was retired from Cooper Tire

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 12:10pm

Cheryl A. Miller, 71, died March 8, 2021, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Cheryl was born Aug. 14, 1949, in Bluffton to the late David and Bernice (Scott) Slane. On June 30, 1968, she married Dale A. Miller and he survives.

Cheryl graduated from Lafayette-Jackson High School, obtained her associate's degree from Owens Technical College and a bachelor's degree from the University of Findlay. 

Section: 
Obituaries
»

Lane restrictions on I-75 south around Beaverdam on Wednesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 11:40am

Interstate 75 southbound, through the work zone at the village of Beaverdam, will have lane restrictions Wednesday, March 10, 7 a.m. to noon, for work in the median to seed and mulch.  

This is part of an on-going I-75 resurfacing and reconstruction project on Interstate 75 between Napoleon Road and State Route 235, just south of the village of Beaverdam to three miles north of the village of Bluffton through Summer 2021.

Section: 
Regional news
»

So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 9, 2021 - 10:01am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

And, for a real brain-teaser, click here for the "So, you think you know Ada?"

Section: 
Regional news
»

Pages