For the first time in over five years, Bluffton and area residents are invited to a Bluffton business expo where they can view products and services of over 25 local businesses.
It’s the Bluffton Oscars Mix and Mingle business expo, at The Centre on Thursday, March 24, from 5 to 7 p.m.
• Admission is free – plus free snacks including:
• free pizza from Luke’s Bar and Grill
• free popcorn from Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn
• free appetizers and a cash bar from The Centre
• door prizes drawing throughout the evening
BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University baseball team was unable to overcome a four-run sixth inning from the Albion College Britons on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, falling by a score of 9-4. Bluffton dipped to 5-8 on the season, while Albion improved to 7-4 on the season.
On behalf of the Bluffton Schools' Board of Education and the levy committee, I would like to thank you for your support of our renewal on Tuesday, March 15. We will continue to spend these permanent improvement dollars wisely and will continue to make public where this money is spent each year. We are very proud of our school and the community that supports it. Thank you, again, for all you do for our district!
The Bluffton Community Assistance Program's food pantry provided the Icon with an April-May wish list.
According to Ed Yeager, president of the assistance program board, "The Food Pantry wishes to thank the Bluffton Boy Scouts and the generous people of Bluffton for the outpouring of support during the recent Boy Scout drive.
"The pantry is nicely stocked, but, as always, there are several items that are needed and would be appreciated as you continue to pick up supplies for the Pantry."
Jonathan Gottschall, author of “The Professor in the Cage” will present the Civic Engagement Day lecture titled “The Professor in the Cage: Why Men Fight and Why We Like to Watch” at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Bluffton High School's softball team launches its 2016 season with a mix of experience and youngsters. Tony Rumer coaches the team and has a 33-32 win-loss coaching record. Assisting him is Darryl Willis and Adam Burris.
Three returning letter winners from last year's 14-12 overall and 6-2 NWC team include:
• Sami Fruchey, senior, pitcher, all conference
• Taylor Monday, senior, first base, all conference
• Abbie Parkins, junior, third base
The Village of Bluffton’s Airport Advisory Commission meeting is rescheduled for noon on Thursday, March 24, at the Bluffton Airport, according to Nancy Kindle, village fiscal officer.
