The Bluffton University's men's and women's cross country teams headed south to the greater Cincinnati area to compete in the Queen City Invitational 5k race. The meet was hosted by the Division 1 trio of Xavier University, University of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. All together there were 15 teams and 300 competitors that toed the line on Friday, Sept. 7.
The replacement of the shingles on the Bluffton town hall clock tower roof came to a sudden halt last week, according to Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator.
“Frost Roofing was able to get the layer of shingles off, but discovered that a layer of asbestos shingles was under that layer,” said Mehaffie.
“These shingles were not able to be detected prior to the removal of the top layer. As environmental regulations have changed since the roof was last re-shingled, we have no choice but to have the asbestos shingles properly removed and disposed of,” he added.
Bluffton residents from gathered at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday for fast and pray for peace in Syria. Here, the group sings "Let there be peace on earth." (Kerry Bush photo)
The Bluffton University Beavers opened their 2013 campaign on the road as they traveled to Ohio Wesleyan University to face the Battlin’ Bishops. The home squad outscored the Beavers 20-3 in the second quarter en route to a 37-20 victory over visiting Bluffton.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at noon the public is invited to gather at St. Mary's Catholic Church for a time of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.
People of all backgrounds and faiths are invited to skip lunch and come together to fast and pray for the people of Syria.
Attendees will be encouraged to contact Rep. Jim Jordan and Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown urging them to avoid any violent response to the violence and suffering in Syria.
