FROM FACEBOOK_Bluffton University has announced its summer program through the Sauder Visual Arts Center. Registration is now open for Summer Mud 2026.
The program is designed for all skill levels, ages 14 years, in the ninth grade or above. The class specializes in functional stoneware pottery with instruction available Monday through Thursday from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. The studio will be open for individual work daily from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
FINDLAY__The Bluffton High School girls track and field team finished second and the boys came in a strong fourth at the 14-team Div. IV northwest district meet in Findlay on Wednesday and Friday, May 22.
Bluffton sophomore William Hoover was named honorable mention All-Northwest Conference in voting conducted by the league baseball coaches recently.
Chayse Overholt of league champion Lincolnview was named NWC Player of the Year. Lancer mentor Eric Fishpaw was named NWC Coach of the Year by his peers.
Lincolnview won the league title with a 7-0 record. Allen East and LCC tied for second at 5-2. Bluffton ended up seventh in the eight-team league at 1-6, ahead of Delphos Jefferson (0-7).
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__On Tuesday, June 2 at 1:30 p.m., David Marosher, owner of the Safety Crew, will be teaching a First Aid for Seniors class. This will be a modified class designed especially for seniors. He will teach how to stop bleeding, how to do the Heimlich Maneuver if you are by yourself, how to use an AED machine, etc. Class is free. Registration is requested.
MEDIA RELEASE__This Thursday and Friday, May 28-29, The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club will be hosting two shuffleboard tournaments at Buckeye Park.
Thursday's event is a draw tournament and Friday is the Steve and Cindy Slaughterbeck Memorial Tournament. Steve was the President of the club for many years and Cindy was the treasurer.
The 145th Commencement ceremony at Bluffton High School took place on an overcast Saturday evening, May 23. In an event both solemn and joyous, 90 students celebrated their successful graduation and a shared experience of up to 13 years.
