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MEDIA RELEASE__Dr. Jonathan Andreas, Howard Raid Professor of Economics, will present a faculty colloquium titled “Creating a Prosperous Culture” at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. 

The presentation will explore economic, social, and institutional conditions that contribute to long-term prosperity and community well-being. 

Faculty colloquiums at Bluffton University highlight scholarly and creative work by faculty members and provide opportunities for campus and community dialogue. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

On January 28, Village of Bluffton Department of Public Works crews continued to load and move snow out of downtown Bluffton. The beep of backing up trucks and mini loaders punctuated the squeak of boots and tires on snow too cold to melt. A cold weather advisory is in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 29.

Ohioans reported 715 bald eagles, like this immature bald eagle, during a January count. 

AdaIcon.com: Spring events at ONU Observatory begin February 15

Five free public events at the ONU Observatory will be hosted during the Spring 2026 semester. Dr. Jason Pinkney posts information about the events at https://jpastro.net/astro/publicevents.html

Bowlus, Downey, Verb big winners

By Cort Reynolds

NORTH ROBINSON__The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim teams each finished a strong second at the North Central Ohio Swim League championship meet on Saturday, January 24.

Meet host Colonel Crawford swept to both the boys and girls team titles. It was the 10th consecutive league crown won by the Eagle girls swim team.

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Village crews handle big snow removal job during Winter Storm Fern

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The January 26 regular meeting drew a big audience for the special recognition of two Bluffton EMS crew members and the appointment of a new Bluffton Council member.

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