In a 1998 edition of the Bluffton alumni magazine, then known as “Scope,” an image of a grinning little girl standing confidently in Bluffton apparel can be found. Tessa Short, 18 months at the time of the photo, returned to campus 18 years later to continue a fourth generation legacy.
“I think it’s really cool to have so many family members go here,” she said. “I think it is a special bond.”
BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University’s D'Nae Reese (Columbus, Ohio/Upper Arlington) has been named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week following her performance at the Cedarville Yellow Jacket Invite on Saturday, March 25.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - A 5-1 mark for the week propelled the Bluffton University softball team to a Heartland Conference Pitcher of the Week award for junior Nicole Thomas (Tontogany/Otsego) who secured her second career HCAC Player of the Week honor.
Thomas went 2-1 with a 0.66 ERA in 10.2 innings pitched. She struck out four and allowed just one earned run with a complete game shutout of Albion on Saturday
The junior was recognized as HCAC Pitcher of the Week following a similar 0.64 ERA for her week in Florida last season.
Several Bluffton junior high music students participated in Solo and Ensemble Contest sponsored by OMEA. The students are under the direction of David Sycks – band, Kara Zink – choir and Rachael E. Lewis – orchestra.The event was held at Elida High School on Saturday. Results follow:
The following is work scheduled to occur on state highways within the Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 which includes the counties of Allen, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert and Wyandot. For the latest in statewide construction visit www.ohgo.com.
Allen County
Interstate 75 both northbound and southbound, Lima, will be restricted to one lane through the work zone on Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29, for review of pavement under warranty.
Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.
