BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men's soccer team dropped its 2017 home finale to Manchester University 5-0 on a cold and windy Wednesday, Oct. 25. Manchester improved to 9-8 overall and 5-3 in the Heartland Conference, while Bluffton stands 1-15 and 1-7 in the HCAC.
Manchester took a 2-0 lead at the break and added three second half tallies, including two in the final three minutes, for a 5-0 shutout at the Sears Complex.
Kaylie Jenkins serves up Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn to Lauren Lotz and her children, Anaklynn (in red) and Adelynn. Shirley's attended the Ohio Northern University student trick-or-treat night on Tuesday. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Bluffton University presented the Ray Ramseyer Philanthropy Award to Larry and Shirley Copeland of Findlay, at the President’s Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7, recognizing the couple for their dedication, service and philanthropic support.
Bluffton voter Ron Lora asks a question for Bluffton council candidates during the Tuesday night candidate forum. Over 150 persons attended the two-hour forum where eight of the 10 council candidates answered question. Many of the issues discussed were previously covered in the Icon's candidate interviews. Click here to read that story.
Bradley Kauffman, project director of a forthcoming hymnal from MennoMedia, led members of the Bluffton community in hymns that explored the musical heritage of local Swiss immigrant churches.
The Swiss Community Historical Society event, held in Yoder Recital Hall on the campus of Bluffton University, was part of The Great Day of Singing on Oct. 22.
The musical selections ranged from songs of the Anabaptist martyrs, to favorite American hymns, to new songs from the global church proposed for the “Resonate” song and worship collection. (Jena O’Brien photo)
November is full of events at Bluffton University. Here is the calendar for the month. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Nov. 2-5 Fall Play: “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller, 7:30 p.m., Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall. Tickets, $8 for adults and $6 for seniors and non-Bluffton students, are available online at https://tickets.bluffton.edu or at the Marbeck Center information desk. For assistance with tickets, call the box office at 419-358-3239.
