RICHMOND, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's basketball team used a stifling defense to shut down host Earlham College 59-46 in the Heartland Conference opener for both teams on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014. Bluffton improved to 3-2 overall and 1-0 in the HCAC, while Earlham stayed winless at 0-5 and 0-1 in the conference.
Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, thanks to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
This is his third Saturday in a row, so your chances to talk with him are excellent. This week he will be at Greg's Pharmacy, 126 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to noon. You'll also probably meet him as he walks up and down Main Street from time to time during the morning.
The Service Group of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is sponsoring a Hickory Nut Pie Sale for the Holidays at Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.
Hickory nut pies must be preordered by calling Mennonite Memorial Home at 419-358-1015, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Orders will be taken until Friday, Dec. 12t, and the sale is limited to the first 50 pies ordered. The pies are $ 25 each.
Bluffton Middle School Student Senate collected 37 toys for the Toys for Tots Campaign this season. Eighth grader are Mason Ault, Emma Klinger and Luke Young. Seventh graders are McCormick Ault, Brinkley Garmatter and Kayla White. Sixth graders are Nicholas Jebsen, Clara Matthews and Lauren Rhodes. Robin Ault is the Student Senate advisor.
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference recently announced the fall honorees of the HCAC All-Academic awards for the 2014-15 school year. Twenty Bluffton University athletes were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. Football and men's soccer led the way for the Beavers with six honorees. Cross Country and volleyball both checked in with three honorees, while two were recognized from women's soccer.
