Author Hanif Abdurraqib spent the day inspiring students at Bluffton University on Tuesday, March 12.
In addition to a public reading, the Columbus native provided tips and writing prompts during a creative writing class and answered questions with topics ranging from careers in the literary field to challenging stereotypes.
A student-athlete in college, Abdurraqib reminisced about playing soccer against Bluffton. He also shared his love for Ohio.
Each Friday at 5:30 p.m. The Inn at Ohio Northern University offers live music. The program is called Fireside Friday and includes a wide range of musical styles and musicians. You may order food and drinks from the pub or check out The Inn's evening dinner club.
The Inn is located on the ONU campus, 401 W. College Ave., Ada. Phone 419-772-2500.
The Bluffton University baseball team held off Albion 4-3 on Tuesday, March 19, in the 2019 home opener at Memorial Field. Bluffton improved to 6-7 on the season, while Albion dropped below .500 at 4-5 overall.
Bluffton council awarded bids to Beaverdam Contracting, Inc., of Bluffton, for both Jefferson Street projects planned for this spring and summer.
Council meet in a special meeting on Monday to award the bids. Bids were opened on March 15. Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, said that the winning bids are lower than the engineer's estimate for both projects.
Engineering estimates combining both projects were listed at $1,242,264. The winning bids totaled $961,498, or $280,766 below the estimate.
Two projects were bid and all bidders are listed below:
