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Dr. George Lehman ’69, professor emeritus of business and founder of the Bluffton MBA program, received the Faculty/Staff Service Award at the annual President's Society Banquet during 2024 Homecoming weekend.

Dr. George Lehman received his undergraduate degree from Bluffton in 1969. Lehman chose to attend Bluffton because of the pure love he had for the institution. He was the third person in his family to attend Bluffton, so coming here just felt "right." From the campus to academics and everything in between, Lehman knew there was something special about Bluffton and a place he could call home forever.

“I love Bluffton,” said Lehman. “I had a very good experience during my time here. I made many friends and had great experiences with my professors. Just the spirit on campus is so good.”

In 1994, Lehman received a call from the academic dean at Bluffton about a job opening in the business department. Lehman knew he had to take this opportunity to teach at his alma mater. After 25 years, Lehman retired from Bluffton in 2020 and earned the title professor emeritus of business.

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Numbers of Canada geese at Buckeye Lake are multiplying. The grass may be short and brown, but they are finding something to satisfy them. 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – Pirate junior Blair Utendorf sank a putback shot at the final buzzer to lift the Bluffton High School girls basketball team to a 49-48 win over New Bremen in a non-conference thriller Saturday afternoon, December 14.

The Pirates trailed 10-7 after the opening quarter. But a 17-12 second stanza put Bluffton ahead 24-22 at halftime. Senior Ayla Grandey fired in 10 points in the second quarter to lead the Pirate charge.

NB edged back in front 36-34 heading to the final quarter despite eight more markers from Grandey. But the Pirates won the fourth period 15-12 to triumph by a single point on the Utendorf game-winner.

Bluffton improved to 4-3 overall after the last-second win.

New Bremen dropped to 2-4 with the tough defeat.

Senior post Grandey poured in a game-high 26 points for Bluffton. She canned 10 baskets, including three trifectas, and hit all three of her free throws.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School boys basketball team dominated visiting Toledo Woodward 79-18 in a non-conference mismatch on Saturday, December 14.

The Pirates launched home five triples during the first period to build a whopping 32-10 lead.

Bluffton then piled on with a 23-2 second stanza to create a commanding 55-12 halftime cushion. The Pirates splashed nine three-pointers in the first half.

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By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School boy’s basketball team stretched their winning streak to three games on December 14, as they easily doubled up on Cory-Rawson, winning 63-31 in non-league action. The Hornets (0-5) are still looking for their first win of the young season.

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From left: Jacob Raczynski, Sam Boroff, Lindsey Hatcher, Carson Van Gorder, Charlie Wagner, Simon Zimmerly, Asa Clingerman and Zoe Zeller.

More than 90 high school students competed; Asa Clingerman named to All Tournament Team

Provided by OSU Lima

Crestview High School took home top honors at the 2024 Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament held Friday, December 13, at The Ohio State University at Lima.

Columbus Grove was runner-up in varsity competition. Spencerville won the junior varsity division for the second year in a row and Crestview was runner-up.

The winning varsity team from Crestview included Sam Boroff, Saxton Short, Jacob Pawlick and Noah Mosier. The team finished with a 7-0 record to win the tournament. The runner-up varsity team from Columbus Grove finished with a 6-1 record and included Hannah Cartwright, Ethan McDougle, Kaylin Grohoske, McKayla Ricker, Delaney Wintersteller, Laney Auchmuty, Will Horstman and Simon Zimmerly.

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