MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Mary Robinson has been named vice president and dean of academic affairs at Bluffton University, effective July 1, 2026.
Robinson holds a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in history from Florida State University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in history from University of Nebraska at Omaha. She brings more than 20 years of higher education experience in the small, liberal arts landscape.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Cars & Coffee will hold its 2026 season opener on Saturday, May 23 from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Twisted Whisk is back with Coffee, Pastries, and their new food truck...The Whisk on Wheels!
Door prizes from our generous local businesses
50/50 drawing
and more!
FROM THE ORGANIZERS
Last year we had 18 Door Prize Donors. This year we have 28 Door Prize Donors! A huge Thank You to our local businesses that have chosen to support Bluffton Cars & Coffee!
PORT CLINTON – The Bluffton senior tandem of Grady Coonfare and Isaiah Kohli advanced to the northwest district semifinals with two wins in the Div. II tennis tournament at Port Clinton Thursday.
By virtue of winning two matches on day one, the Pirate pair qualified for the state tournament next week in Mason and advanced to the district semis Saturday.
They are the first Bluffton boys tennis players to advance to the state tourney.
Bluffton Pirate seniors Grady Coonfare and Isaiah Kohli are playing as a tennis doubles team in the May 21 district tournament in Port Clinton. They have only been playing tennis for four years, but their enthusiasm for the sport is strong.
ABOVE Bluffton parade photos from the archives of the Bluffton Icon and www.BlufftonForever.com. CLICK to enlarge.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton's America 250 organizers want YOU to join in this summer's 4th of July parade: Did you drive your tractor, golf cart or special vehicle to school for the senior parade? We are looking for unique and entertaining units for this 4th of July. Decorate your tractors and golf carts with flags, bunting, lights, streamers, anything red, white and blue and drive them in the parade.
The Bluffton School Board met on Monday, May 18 with President Roni Kaufman conducting the meeting. Among items on the agenda: fund adjustments were made for revenue of $82K over anticipated amounts. Technology Coordinator Courtnee Morris wil begin teaching in the next academic year and Todd Boblitt will serve as Technology Coordinator.
