The Bluffton industry has hired and trained over 375 persons in the program
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2021 - 2:41pm
GROB is searching for its next class of apprentices. The application deadline for the 2021 class is Wednesday, March 31.
The apprenticeship program at GROB Systems has been in place at the Bluffton production plant for 30 years. The goal of the program is to build the company’s future workforce with employees who are trained in a highly technical way that matches the growing needs of their customers and products.
To date, GROB Bluffton has hired and trained over 375 apprentices.
Pirates enter tournament with 12-10 overall record
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2021 - 9:27am
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton dominated former conference rival Lima Central Catholic 49-30 in a girls basketball bout Thursday night to end the regular season on a high note.
The Lady Pirates led 11-5 after the first period of play on the strength of two Kylie Monday triples.
Six Kylie Stackhouse points in the second stanza helped the Pirates secure a 24-14 intermission margin.
The Pirate girls led 32-21 heading to the final period of play.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2021 - 9:02am
Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.
New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].
Column on the retirement of Jim Kinn – If only auto service centers gave honorary doctorate degrees. Jim Kinn’s wall would be covered with them.
Try blindfolding him. Then, drive your car through the Stratton Auto Group’s Bluffton Auto Repair Center lot. By the vibration of your car’s tires he can determine how many miles are left on the treads.
...the Beavers rallied for a 27-25 victory and then plaster Manchester 15-4 in the clincher
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 11, 2021 - 4:05pm
The Bluffton University volleyball team again pulled a rabbit out of its hat on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
Trailing two sets to one and down 24-22 in the fourth set, the Beavers rallied for a 27-25 victory and then plastered Manchester 15-4 in the clincher. Bluffton used that momentum to sweep the visiting Spartans (25-20, 25-16 and 25-13) in the nightcap as the Beavers improved to 11-6 overall and 3-3 in the Heartland Conference.