WOOSTER, Ohio - The Beavers came out ready to redeem themselves following their first and only setback of the season on Wednesday. Bluffton started off the Wooster Kilt Classic Tournament facing Oberlin College. The Beavers won the first set 25-19 and then made a statement, drubbing the Yeowomen 25-13 and 25-11 to finish the match in three.
Isabelle May West, 97, died on Sept. 10, 2014, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
She was born in Hancock County, Ohio on March 25, 1917, to the late G. Raymond and Mabel (Hamlin) Stewart. She married James F. West on May 20, 1943, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1999.
The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library's fall book sale is Sept. 24 through Sept. 27. All items for sale are on a donation basis. Free refreshments are available while you shop.
Here's the details:
Wednesday, Sept. 24
5:30-6:30 p.m. - members only (not a member yet?) It only costs $5 to become a member.
6:30-7:30 p.m. - sale open to the public
Bluffton High School's volleyball team won its second game of the season beating Lincolnview on the road in three matches. The junior varsity team also won.
Stats follow:
Bluffton won 3-0
Game 1 25- 23
Game 2 25- 15
Game 3 25- 18
Citizens National Bank has added a new feature to its mobile banking service: Mobile Deposit. Mobile Deposit allows customers to deposit checks by taking a picture with a smartphone.
“While we at CNB are committed to maintaining the community banking our customers have come to love for the past 94 years, Mobile Deposit proves our capabilities to adapt to the latest trends in the banking industry to better meet their needs today,” said Michael J. Romey, President and CEO of CNB.
Bluffton University has new events in store at the beginning, middle and end of its Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4.
“New Beginnings” is the theme for Homecoming, which will kick off Saturday with the launch of a new book at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center. From 9-10:30 a.m., visitors may stop by the center for a reception with Lisa Weaver and 2013 Bluffton alumna Amanda Huston, the author and illustrator, respectively, of “Swords to Plowshares,” a children’s book published by the center. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
Liberal arts education “makes a difference—for those who receive it and for the society we live in,” Bluffton University’s president reminded students, faculty and staff in a Sept. 9 address.
