Bluffton University has named the students who will serve as President’s Ambassadors during the 2025-26 academic year (listed below). Selected students assist in recruiting prospective students, welcoming and greeting campus guests, and engaging alumni and donors.
President’s Ambassadors receive extensive training in networking, professional development, etiquette, conversational skills and interviewing. READ MORE
COLUMBUS – Bluffton sophomore Mason Shank wrestled in the Div. III state tournament at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University Friday and Saturday, March 7-8.
The Pirate heavyweight posted a 1-2 record and advanced to day two of the OHSAA tournament before being eliminated.
He ended his season with a fine record of 41-11.
In the first round of the 285 lbs. bracket Friday, Shank met the top seed in his quarter of the 16-man draw. Undefeated Dalton senior Cohen Riggenbach narrowly beat Shank in a tight 2-1 decision to drop the Pirate into the consolation bracket.
The Bluffton Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of March 10 to 15. For further details and dates, visit www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events.
Youth in Bluffton have formed a Leo Club with the sponsorship of the Bluffton Lions Club, joining some 7,700 Leo chapters across the world. Creating “Leadership, Experience, Opportunity” is the goal of these Lion-affiliated clubs.
On Tuesday, March 4, the Leo Club was formally established with a charter night that included induction of 31 members and installation of these officers:
BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB
Charter Officers
President Ava Smallcombe
Vice President Keith Burkholder
Secretary Claire Phillips
Treasurer Lillian Dagani
Directors Nora Matthews, Macy Schaadt, Avery Ulrey
By Casey Heilman Allen SWCD District Administrator
Since 1982 the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District has been offering pond and lake owners the opportunity to stock their water conveniently and cheaply.
Stocking your pond is a great way to ensure a healthy food chain between plants, fish and other life. A healthy pond requires healthy fish to help keep a more balanced ecosystem. Not only do these fish help keep the pesky insect population down, but by eating the excess nutrients that aquatic plants give off, they are also working to keep water clear and balanced. READ MORE
COLUMBUS – Bluffton High School sophomore Mason Shank wrestled well in the Ohio Div. III state tournament at the Schottenstein Center on the campus of Ohio State University Friday, March 7.
The Pirate heavyweight posted a 1-1 record on the day to stay alive for day two of the double-elimination tournament with a season mark of 41-10.
In the first round of the 285 lbs. bracket Friday, Shank met the top seed in his quarter of the 16-man draw, undefeated Dalton senior Cohen Riggenbach.
Shank narrowly lost by a close 2-1 decision to fall into the consolation bracket.
In his first match there, he pinned Nelsonville-York junior Will Odenbach in a tiebreaker after the seven-minute bout was tied following overtime.
Competition resumes Saturday morning at the Schottenstein Center.
