CLICK HERE to view Yoder as part of an Ohio State athletic video.
Alec Yoder, grandson of Alan and Diann Yoder of Bluffton, and standout gymnastic at Ohio State University, this month was named to the U.S. World Champions gymnastic team. He is the son of Mike and Rebecca Yoder. Alec's father, Mike, graduated from Bluffton High School.
Mary and Kevin Gratz, of Richland Drive, are September's recipients of Garden of The Month for America In Bloom (AIB). They have successfully integrated several mixed containers of annuals, perennials, and vegetables in a stunning display that is both beautiful and functional.
Here, Mary Gratz is presented an AIB certificate and Stratton's gift card by Mayor Rich Johnson.
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s will honor the Sisters of Mercy at its annual Mercy Club Reception being held Wednesday, Sept. 26. This celebration honors those in the community, businesses, individuals, our employees, volunteers/auxiliary and medical staff, who continually provide support to its community.
St. Rita’s is celebrating 100 years of serving its community and so chose to recognize the work of the Sisters of Mercy, who founded St. Rita’s a century ago.
Bluffton High School celebrates its 2018 homecoming this weekend. Here are members of the court. (A photo and bio of the drivers will be posted tomorrow.)
Underclass court members Freshmen
Skyler Scoles is the daughter of Jeremy and Stephanie Scoles. She is a member of the volleyball and track teams and is a freshman representative on student senate. She attends Ebenezer Mennonite Church and is in its youth group. Skyler is employed as a licensed soccer referee.
Bluffton University will host a book signing event for Dr. Samuel H. Hancock from 3-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, in Musselman Library’s Reading Room. A member of Bluffton’s class of 1974, Hancock recently wrote the book “Lord Help Me… I Have a Date!”
Bluffton University will host a concert featuring its Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, in Yoder Recital Hall. The performance, part of Homecoming weekend activities at Bluffton, is free and open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken for music scholarships during intermission.
Jane Wood Ph.D., will be inaugurated as Bluffton University’s 10th president at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Alumni and community members are invited to watch the ceremony at https://livestream.com/bluffton. The event will include remarks from community, campus and religious leaders.
