Friday's homecoming parade was preceeded by a 5 p.m. downpour and a prelude of thunder, but the show went on to the enjoyment of those on the curb and in the parade. Photo: Marvin Foster.
One of the larger side effects from the Covid-19 pandemic is that millions of people have experienced a variety of alterations within their workplace. Many associates around the world have had to change how they carry out once routine professional responsibilities. This is a reality that Jennifer Olson, corporate event planner for Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) and Bluffton Hospital, has had to face herself.
The Franklin College Grizzlies had too much firepower for Bluffton on Saturday, Oct. 16, rolling to a 45-6 victory over the Beavers. Bluffton fell to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the Heartland Conference, while Franklin improved to 3-3 and 1-2 in the conference.
The Bluffton University volleyball team had no answers for Hanover Head Coach Pete Preocanin and his Panthers on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Bluffton fell to 9-15 overall and 1-4 in the Heartland Conference, while Hanover improved to 12-8 and 4-1 in the HCAC.
Hanover mowed down the Beavers in the first two sets (25-18 and 25-12) before Bluffton nearly avoided the sweep with a 25-22 setback in the clinching set.
The Bluffton boys and girls cross country teams each finished third at the muddy Northwest Conference championship meet Saturday morning, October 16, in Van Wert.
Lady Pirate freshman June Essinger captured first place in the girls race with a time of 21:32.086. She beat out 40 other girls to win the wet event.
Freshman Mackay Tuttle finished seventh in 23:58.789. Sophomore Amairi Painter ended up 10th in 24:39.803.
