Sydney Hoff, Bluffton High School cross country and track runner, competed in the Walt Disney World Half Marathon over the weekend. Her finish time was 1:59:02. (Photo by Scott Hoff)
Bluffton school board reorganizes for a new year on Monday. Three re-elected board members will take the oath of office for another four years and several board appointments will follow.
The three re-elected board members are Brad Fruchey, Ken Lugibihl and Wes Klinger.
Among appointments are:
• Board president and vice-president
• Over a dozen standing authorizations affecting the treasurer and superintendent
• The 2018 meeting schedule
• Board representatives to various committees, delegates and liaisons
It’s a new year and Bluffton council meets in its new-yet-familiar look for the first time in 2018 on Monday.
Monday is Richard Johnson’s first official meeting as mayor. It is also the first meeting for new council members Jerry Cupples, Mitch Kingsley and David Steiner.
The Monday agenda is largely a reorganization session. Although not on the agenda, council has the option of selecting a council member to replace Johnson who became mayor at the resignation of Judy Augsburger at the final 2017 meeting.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University women’s basketball team looked to continue its hot start in conference play when they faced off against Anderson University on Saturday, Jan. 6. Ball movement was key as four Beavers notched double-figures in the scoring column with Bluffton marching to a 72-43 win over the Ravens while moving to 10-3 (5-1 HCAC) on the season.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men’s basketball team hit the home court on Saturday, Jan. 6 to take on the Anderson University Ravens. After controlling the tip, the Ravens scored first and never trailed as Bluffton fell to the visitors by an 80-70 margin. The loss dropped the Beavers at 5-8 overall (2-4 HCAC), while Anderson improved to 8-5 (3-3 HCAC).
By Sam Brauen
It was all Bluffton all the time Saturday afternoon in a 65-10 Lady Pirate basketball victory over Perry.
BHS scored the first 24 points of the contest and put four players in double figures to coast to their ninth win of the season against three losses. CLICK HERE for the complete story.
