BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women’s basketball team looked to continue its hot start in conference play when they faced off against Anderson University on Saturday, Jan. 6. Ball movement was key as four Beavers notched double-figures in the scoring column with Bluffton marching to a 72-43 win over the Ravens while moving to 10-3 (5-1 HCAC) on the season.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men’s basketball team hit the home court on Saturday, Jan. 6 to take on the Anderson University Ravens. After controlling the tip, the Ravens scored first and never trailed as Bluffton fell to the visitors by an 80-70 margin. The loss dropped the Beavers at 5-8 overall (2-4 HCAC), while Anderson improved to 8-5 (3-3 HCAC).
By Sam Brauen
It was all Bluffton all the time Saturday afternoon in a 65-10 Lady Pirate basketball victory over Perry.
BHS scored the first 24 points of the contest and put four players in double figures to coast to their ninth win of the season against three losses. CLICK HERE for the complete story.
There's still time to sign-up for youth programs this winter at Bluffton Family Recreation. Call BFR at 419-358-4150 or register on line at www.bfronline.com.
Here's an overview of youth programs • Tennis - Lessons available for all skill levels. Call BFR to schedule your free
assessment.
• Rookie Sports - Use up energy by learning a new sport each week. Tuesdays, 4:15-5 p.m. ages 4-6 ($25/$35)
Betty Hauenstein, 93 died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, at 7:24 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home if Bluffton.
She was born on March 24, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Samuel and Marie Anna (Bastardi) Meringleo who preceded her in death.
On March 25, 1944 ,she married C. Wayne Hauenstein and he died on April 15, 1987.
Betty retired from Ohio Northern University where she worked in the maintenance department. She was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Women's Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed Polka dancing. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Bluffton.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Collegiate Baseball Newspaper recently recognized a pair of Bluffton athletes on its prestigious Division III Players to Watch list for the 2018 season. Senior Ryan Golden (Findlay) and sophomore Chase Lawniczak (Toledo/Whitmer) were both honored in the January 5 issue of CBN!
Mike Diller, who has spent more of his working life in the flooring business, will take over ownership of Diller Flooring and Interiors, operated since 2009 by his parents Dan and Lori Diller, who are retiring.
Mike said that the business name and hours will remain the same. He plans to continue all of the products and brand names already serviced by the 119 N. Main St., business.
Diller Flooring and Interiors offers carpets, hardwood flooring, tile, custom blinds and paint, which include many familiar brand names.
A Main Street Bluffton business has gone crazy and changed its name.
CG Pro Bikes, owned by Raymond and Liz Harner, 127 N. Main St., is officially renamed “Bike Crazy.”
While the name change is official, the Harners plan a crazy celebration as soon as their new store sign arrives later this month.
In explaining the name change, Liz said, “We are bike experts, bike mechanics, bike fans, bike riders, bike fitters, bike advocates…we are bike crazy!”
Anna Knauss: My goal is to continue making this world a better place with my actions and words. Do something today for someone you don’t know and just maybe, that person will do something for another person because of your actions.
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FROM ADA ICON - Ada police seek assistance from Ada residents concerning a robbery late in the evening of Jan. 3 at 302 Carryout.
Here's the police Facebook account and three photos of the robber:
SAFER (Seeking Aid From Every Resident) ALERT
On Jan. 3, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an unknown white male wearing a dark blue hoodie and dark colored sweat pants robbed the 302 Carryout in Ada, of an undisclosed amount of money.
