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Bluffton University campus will be closed April 8, day of total solar eclipse

Bluffton University is a host site for researchers from the University of Wyoming. For the safety of the research team and our campus community, Bluffton University will be closed to the public on April 8, 2024. Research participants from the University of Wyoming will be permitted on campus per the agreed upon schedule with university officials.

No public viewing spaces for the Total Solar Eclipse will be available. All parking lots will be closed to visitors. No camping, parking RVs or utilizing outdoor university facilities will be permitted. No public restrooms will be available on Bluffton’s campus.

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Thorn awarded Bluffton University Presidential Scholarship

Adeline Thorn, an incoming student at Bluffton University, has been awarded the university’s full-tuition Presidential Scholarship, valued at more than $144,000 over four years.

CALENDAR February 12, 2024

Here's a snapshot of what's happening on a busy Monday in Bluffton, February 12, 2024.

  • LSO Storytime (R), 10am, Bluffton Public Library
  • Sen Ctr Dinner Mtg, 12pm, Senior Citizens Center
  • Exercise 1:30 pm, Senior Citizens Center
  • Bingo 2:30 pm, Senior Citizens Center
  • BPL Chillzone 3:30 pm, Bluffton Public Library
  • Hummin' & Strummin 5:30 pm, Bluffton Public Library
  • Council Meeting 7 pm, 154 N Main St
  • School Board 7:30 pm, Media Center, Bluffton Elementary School
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P-G boys basketball takes an easy win from USV

By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School boys basketball team stretched their win streak to five games on February 10 when they hosted and easily defeated the Upper Scioto Valley Rams, 72-37, in non-league action.

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Pirate boys basketball outpaces Falcons

By Cort Reynolds

MT. BLANCHARD__The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team outscored non-conference rival Riverdale in all four quarters to post a 62-50 road win Saturday, February 10.

The Pirate boys snapped a three-game losing skid with the victory.

The Pirates led 14-12 after the first period, and held onto a 30-26 edge at halftime. 

Bluffton outscored the Falcons 21-18 in a high-scoring third stanza.

The Pirates captured the fourth quarter 11-6 to win by a dozen. Southpaw Blake Sommers scored eight of his 19 points in the final period to lead Bluffton to victory.

Bluffton improved to 15-4 with the win. Meanwhile, Riverdale dropped to 5-13 after the defeat.

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Dr. Mary Alice Howe Thomas, first BHS female grad to become a physician

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Dr. Mary Alice Howe Thomas
Born: April 23, 1922
Died: Jan. 1, 2018 
Member of the Bluffton High School class of 1940
Bluffton College class of 1943

The word “versatility” printed under Mary Alice Howe’s senior photo in the 1940 Bluffton High School Buccaneer is no accident.

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