Cross-cultural reach
Rikuto Sato (right), fifth grader at Wilson Vance Intermediate School, Findlay, helps Trey Paxton, Bluffton fourth grader, with his paper hat during a "Children to Children" program April 2 at Bluffton University. Sato, 11, was in a group of Japanese children who came to campus for the program with Bluffton fourth graders. Meeting in Burcky Gymnasium, the Japanese children taught their Bluffton peers origami, how to write and speak some Japanese, and a game using chopsticks.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel