The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Blended Roots, 246 Cherry St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 12. Chamber members also explored the 4,500 SF local craft and art sales and workshop space.
Playing in Richmond, the Bluffton University men's basketball team led by as many as 14 points early in the second half, but Earlham rallied for a 76-68 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. The Quakers improved to 9-10 and 5-7 in the Heartland Conference, while Bluffton fell to 5-15 and 1-11 in the HCAC.
Much like they did on February 5 at Rose-Hulman, the Bluffton University women's basketball team bolted out to a 14-0 lead but needed a 31-14 jag in the fourth quarter to come away with their 84-60 victory on Wednesday, Feb. 9. Bluffton pushed its mark to 15-6 and 10-4 in the Heartland Conference, while Earlham stayed winless at 0-18 and 0-11 in the HCAC.
The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC) plans to be in- person March 8-9 at Ohio Northern University in Ada after being virtual this past year. The event is an opportunity to connect with farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase net income. Historically over 800 individuals attend each day of the two-day conference, making it the largest agricultural meeting in northwest Ohio. Currently, ONU requires that everyone wear a mask while inside a building.
Bluffton Bread Company online winter sales will run from Feb. 7-March 31, 2022. Four bread flavors are available:
Asiago Cheddar: A savory choice, Asiago Cheddar bread combines the richness of asiago and cheddar cheeses with a hint of buttermilk. Literally packed to the brim with cheese, this loaf is surrounded by a crust of parmesan and cheddar. Sprinkled with a dash of cayenne, this bread is not too spicy, but instead will be a showstopper at any event.
When Bluffton Family Recreation purchased these new treadmills, the Icon was curious to know just how many miles the old ones lasted. Director Amy Byers reports that Fitness Center users put in some 80,000 miles on each.
