BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University junior Isaac Zickafoose (Middlebury, Ind./Northridge) has been named the Heartland Conference Defensive Player of the Week.
The defensive end gave Wooster fits in the backfield, racking up nine total tackles with three TFL's. He got to the quarterback for two sacks and also forced a fumble in the 45-21 loss on Saturday.
The Beavers return to action at home against Trine University on Saturday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Junior Bethany Martini (Pickerington, Ohio/North) has been named the Heartland Conference Offensive Player of the Week for her work over the weekend.
She was named to the Sommer Center Spiketacular All-Tournament team after leading the Beavers to a 3-1 mark against a competitive field. The junior outside hammered home 58 kills on a .221 hitting percentage for the weekend. Martini also ripped six service aces and was in on six blocks for the Beavers.
The Pelvic Pain Center at Bluffton Hospital will be hosting an informational luncheon titled “Let’s Talk about Pelvic Pain” on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N Main St., Bluffton.
Providers from The Pelvic Pain Center will discuss the conditions of pelvic pain as well as treatment options. This information session will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and lunch will be provided.
CASA of Allen and Putnam counties will hold an orientation Tuesday, Sept 12, from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. and 6-8 p.m. for those interested in participating in the fall training class. Refreshments will be provided.
CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties, Ohio, a program of Crime Victim Services, is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to providing a voice or children who have been abused and neglected.
When will the Bentley Road overpass be opened again?
Everyone in Bluffton asks that question. Here's some photos to show the stage of the project at the moment.
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Technically there are two bridges on Bentley Road (one over Interstate 75 and one over the railroad). The bridge replacement started in early June and the bridge will be closed until sometime in September.
Both the southbound entrance and exit ramps at Bentley Road are also closed.
First-year students at Bluffton moved into campus on Friday, Aug. 25 and began classes on Monday, Aug. 28. Here are some pictures from Welcome Week.
Chanhee Hwang and Irena Xhari, two of Bluffton University’s international students, take part in Welcome Week traditions, the Bren-Dell slip-n-slide. The slide runs down the hill next to Bren-Dell Residence Hall and is a way for both new and returning students to meet each other and celebrate before the academic year begins.
If you've ever wondered what the layout of Bluffton was like in 1880, here's the answer. In two different pieces are portions of a Bluffton plat map from that year.
You'll notice several interesting things:
• College Avenue is called Blanchard Avenue
• Lawn Avenue is called Mill Street
• There's no bridge over Riley Creek at Jefferson Street
There's lots more and we'll let you discover it by examining the map.
Bluffton police responded to 486 calls for service during August, according to Tyler Hochstetler, police sergeant. The August report follows:
August 1
A Hillville Road resident reported his juvenile daughter took his vehicle from the parking lot of a Garau Street business. The juvenile was taken to the Allen County Juvenile Detention Center on Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle charges. The case is pending in Allen County Juvenile Court.
Gary Wetherill will present a program on Indian toys during the 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 11, Bluffton Senior Citizen Association dinner meeting, according to Tonya Meyer, Center director.
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, Sept. 6, at $8 each. Mt. Cory Eastern Star will cater the meal. Basil Meyer is the program MC.
Several additional programs are on the September calendar at the center. The September newsletter, listing those events, is attached below.
