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Bluffton University recognized many of its top students for their academic achievements at the annual Academic Awards and Honors Forum on April 22.

Nine seniors were recognized as C. Henry Smith Scholars. 

  • Emily Dienstberger
  • Bishop Florence
  • Tacoma Lawson
  • Josie McCullough
  • Meredith Myers
  • Mara Ruhlen
  • Emma Schutz
  • Michael Stuff
  • Macey Thomas

One senior was recognized for completion of the Honors Program. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School baseball team was shut out by local Northwest Conference rival Allen East 8-0 Tuesday, April 22.
The Pirates fell to 6-6 overall and 1-1 in the NWC with the defeat

Meanwhile, AE improved to 5-4 overall and 2-1 in NWC play after the win.

The Mustangs built a 3-0 lead through six innings. AE then broke it open with five runs in the top of the seventh to take a commanding 8-0 margin.

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Attention garage sale fans, it's the start of the season on BlufftonIcon.com! 

Find two garage/estate sales for the weekend of April 24-25-26 on the Bluffton Icon classifieds and on our Google map.

Garage sale ads are free! Send ads to [email protected].

Please allow 2-3 days for posting.

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Provided by Apollo Career Center

Apollo Career Center Adult Education is excited to announce the launch of our newly approved Apollo School of Cosmetology. The 15-month evening program will run Monday through Thursday from 3:30-10:00 pm, and will equip students with extensive training in cosmetology, setting them up to successfully become a licensed cosmetologist. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton boys varsity tennis squad blanked visiting WBL foe Kenton 5-0 on a windy Monday evening, April 21.

The Pirate netters improved to 7-1 with the shutout victory. Bluffton won all 10 sets in the match.

Bluffton senior Branson Hilty cruised at first singles over Wyatt Campbell by a 6-4, 6-2 score.

Jack Brauen defeated Seth Spencer 7-5, 6-1 at second singles.

Nick Lovett swept Richard Huang 6-2, 6-2 in their third singles bout.

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Is a visit to Bluffton's U.S. Post Office a frequent or infrequent trip for you? In April 2025, signs posted there inform us that new service standards went into effect April 1. The QR code sends you HERE for information about a "balanced approach to revitalizing the Postal Service." There is also a service performance dashboard HERE.

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