September 2017

And here's a glance at the 2017 BHS edition

LOTS OF PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Photos by Jamie Nygaard

There's nothing quite like a high school homecoming. And here's a glance at some of the photos from Friday's parade and pre-game ceremonies.

Leah Conley was named 2017 Bluffton High School homecoming queen and Kaleb Jefferson was named king.

The announcement was made in a pre-game ceremony Friday night on Harmon Field.

Other seniors on the homecoming court are Allison Wise and Sydney Hoff and Christian Groman and Dakota Bricker.

September 22, 2017

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BEREA, Ohio - The Bluffton University volleyball team traveled to Baldwin Wallace for the OAC/HCAC Crossover Tournament. The Beavers came out with a 1-1 record on the opening day of play. They took down John Carroll in the first match (25-12, 25-16, 25-23) but fell short to undefeated Baldwin Wallace (16-0), losing in three sets (25-16, 27-25, 25-20).

September 22, 2017

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BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women's soccer team dropped an 8-0 decision to Huntington University on an oppressively hot Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Huntington improved to 4-3-1 overall, while Bluffton fell to 1-6 on the season.

Leah Conley was named 2017 Bluffton High School homecoming queen and Kaleb Jefferson was named king.

The announcement was made in a pre-game ceremony Friday night on Harmon Field.

Other seniors on the homecoming court are Allison Wise and Sydney Hoff and Christian Groman and Dakota Bricker.

Bluffton welcomes a change of season with a great festival

Bluffton welcomes fall on Saturday as the 14th annual Bluffton Fall Festival brings hundreds of visitors to the community.

Activities are in six locations throughout the community with most taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As in past festivals, bus transportation is available between all locations at scheduled intervals.

Public Library offers tour of Hayes museum in Fremont

Interested in taking a short trip from Bluffton to meet the president?

Bluffton Public Library hosts a tour of the Rutherford B. Hayes library on Saturday, Oct. 7. Hayes, one of eight presidents from Ohio, was the 19th president of the United States and his museum is in Fremont.

Here are some of the details of the tour:

• Registration for this program is required, by registering at the library, by calling 419-358-5016 or e-mailing [email protected].

Mercy Health – Bluffton Family Medicine invites the community to its 204 N. Main St., open house on Friday, Oct. 6. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event features a Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at noon.

Tours of the facility take place from 12:15 to 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.

 

Friends of the Library's fall book sale continues today, Friday and Saturday in the public library's lower level.

Hours:
Thursday  9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The sale includes children's items, paperbacks, hardcovers, DVDs and audiobooks, music, VHS and cassette tapes.

All proceeds support library programs. Refreshments are provided. The library is at 145 S. Main St,.

 

 

 

 

Sarah Oliver ‘19, a biology major from Lexington, Ohio, will present “The Summer I Became a Duck Mom,” during an 11 a.m. Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Bluffton University’s Musselman Library.

During the summer of 2017, Oliver attempted to hatch ducklings outside of their eggshells. The developmental biology project was designed to give her a better understanding of embryonic development. Oliver was awarded a Venture Discovery Grant to pursue the research with Bluffton faculty providing feedback and support for the student-led experience.  

Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main St., celebrates its customer appreciation day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29.

Free shredded pork or bratwurst sandwiches, chips and cookies will be served. Attendees may enter to win a variety of door prizes.

 “We’ve been part of the Bluffton community for a long time and this is a great way to show our appreciation for their loyalty and confidence in us through the years,” says Steve Ritter, Bluffton City Executive.

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