By: Colton Steiner,
sports information assistant
The Bluffton University football team welcomed the Mount St. Joseph Lions for an HCAC battle on Saturday, Sept. 29. Fumbles and interceptions were the difference as Bluffton struggled to get the ball in the end zone in a 21-7 setback. The defeat dropped the Beavers to 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the HCAC, while Mount St. Joseph improved to 4-1 on the season with a spotless 3-0 mark in conference play at 3-0.
John A. Miller, 89, died Oct. 1, 2018, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. John was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Cloverdale to the late Ray and Flossie Jane (Shirey) Miller. On June 3, 1950, he married Carrie Bauman Miller who survives.
There were plenty of Pirates on Main Street on Friday. Here's a sampling of some that the Icon captured for viewer interest. From left, Ari Goings, Ellie Siferd and Benji Siferd. In the next photo is Greta Myers. And in photo three are the three-generation Pirates Lee Anne Goldsberry, Ashley August and Wesley August. In the bottom photo are cousins Wesley August and Kendra von Stein.
For the second year Bluffton is among recipients of honors in the 2018 America in Bloom National Awards program.
Awards were announced Sept. 29 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Bluffton is winner of the outstanding achievement award for flowers. Judges scored Bluffton a 6-star rating out of a possible 10 stars and received special recognition for its flowers.
Bluffton University has moved its Welcome Center to the front door of campus.
The Houshower House, a beautiful cottage with a rich campus history, now serves as Bluffton’s first point of contact for campus visitors, including prospective students. The house is located at the corner of College Avenue and Spring Street, just off of the main entrance to campus.
“When alumni talk about their campus experience, they talk about developing relationships and building a family on campus,” said Dr. Jane Wood, president.
