Diyln Rossman shows her perfect pumpkin from Suter's pumpkin patch. Students at Bluffton Community Preschool visited the patch on Monday and Tuesday. Each student chose one pumpkin to take home. Continue to view additional photos of the visit. (Liz Gordon-Hancock photos)
Just as pads, cleats and jerseys have become essential gear during team practices, Bluffton University football has added a new piece of equipment to its practice lineup—Guardian Caps.
The soft-shell helmet covers can absorb up to 33 percent of the impact in a collision according to the manufacturer and are able to more effectively manage the impact of repetitive and cumulative blows than a helmet alone.
Katie Prater is the September Bluffton High School student of the month.
Katie is a senior this year and has a 4.000 GPA. She is president of the Student Senate, is the Class of 2019 vice president, is a member of the National Honor Society, Renaissance and Latin Club.
She has been on the all A honor roll throughout high school. She received Student of the year in Advanced Math, Chemistry, Algebra and Geometry. Katie was also one of the senior homecoming attendants this year.
The new President of Bluffton University, Dr. Jane Wood, will be the guest speaker at the Lima Rotary Club on Monday, Oct. 22. Dr. Wood began her new duties July 1. She is just the 10th president in the 119-year-history of Bluffton University.
The Lima Rotary Club meets in the North Hall of the Veterans Memorial Civic & Convention Center at 7 Town Square at noon every Monday.
The Bluffton University volleyball team had no time to wallow following its first Heartland Conference loss of the season on Sunday, traveling to Anderson University for a matchup with the Ravens on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. Bluffton worked overtime in the lidlifter, posting a 30-28 victory, before completing the sweep with convincing 25-15 and 25-11 wins in sets two and three.
