The spring sports player/parent meeting for Bluffton athletes is at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25. The meeting for any athlete and parent who would like to participate in high school or junior high track and field, boys' tennis, high school baseball or high school softball.
BLUFFTON, Ohio – C. Christopher Smith, editor at Englewood Review of Books, will speak during Bluffton University’s Forum at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, in Stutzman Lecture Hall. The title of his presentation is “The Witness of Conversational Bodies.”
During the presentation, the author and editor will discuss how faith communities can bear witness to the healing possibilities of conversation amidst the social fragmentation of the 21st century.
Ten local chefs will participate in the community chili cook-off from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium.
This is the third year for the event that supports the Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry. The cook-off gives community members the chance to sample each recipe and vote for their favorite; cost $5 per person.
Entertainment will be provided by Dancers Elite Dance Studio and Krysti’s Music Studio. Dancers will perform from 5:30-6:15 p.m. and music students will perform from 6:15-7 p.m.
New and returning vendors are invited to a meeting with Bluffton Farmers Market manager Greg Probst at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12.
The meeting will take place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. That evening, vendors will learn about promotional opportunities and may reserve full-year spaces at a discounted price.
Located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot in downtown Bluffton, the Bluffton Farmers Market is open on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. - noon, May through October.
Bluffton girls’ and boys’ basketball teams won on Saturday.
It was the girls’ winning 57-41 over Miller City. Three Pirates in double figures led by Averey Rumer with 14, Katie Prater 13 and Alivia Koenig 10. Libby Schaadt added 9.
Meanwhile the boys’ defeated 55 – 38. Jared Piercefield and Mason Soper with 16 each and Luke Denecker scored 15. Pirates now 13-6 on the year.
All Bluffton High School powerlifter competitors earned medals at a Satuday meet in New Madison. Buffton's individual results follow: • Click here for photos
Nebraska Montgomery -
70 bench, 210 Deadlift - 5th place in her weight class
Elizabeth Bourassa -
110 Bench, 210 Deadlift - 1st place in her weight class
Ivy Augsburger -
85 Bench, 230 Deadlift - 4th place in her weight class
Bluffton University split games with Anderson on Saturday. Bluffton women lost; Bluffton men lost. Accounts of both games follow:
Women's game
The Bluffton University women's basketball team defeated Anderson University on Saturday, Feb. 9 by the score of 70-66 in a Heartland Conference tussle. Bluffton improved to 8-15 on the year and is now 6-10 in Heartland Conference play. Anderson fell to 9-14 overall and 5-11 in the HCAC.
The Inn at ONU offers a "Be Mine, Chocolate & Wine (and live music too)," event on Thursday, Feb. 14. Here are the details:
• Five wine tastings and a selection of decadent chocolate desserts and savory chocolate appetizers. Wine commentary provided by wine industry expert, Diana Kerr Brown. Wine is available to purchase for special gifts and occasions.
• $25 per guest includes five wine tastings and a variety of desserts and appetizers (tax and gratuity are additional). For more information and reservations, please call 419.772.4112.
Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy
Although women are more likely to visit their doctor than men, many women may be ignoring important signs and symptoms. Read on for a look at six health symptoms women may overlook.
Michael L. Goings of Bluffton died Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Paulding, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 1942, the son of Raymond and Mary (Miles) Goings. Michael was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Stanley Goings (dec.), Dr. Kenneth (Eugene) Goings of Columbus, Steven Goings (dec.), Kathy (Eli) McDonald of Mansfield, Tracy Goings of Paulding, Judy Stevens of Clinton Ind., Carol Goings of Columbus, and Miles Goings of Paulding.
