University welcomes 121st class of students as official members of the campus community
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 31, 2020 - 3:36pm
Bluffton University officially welcomed its 121st class of students as official members of the campus community during a virtual Opening Convocation Ceremony.
Watching via Zoom while gathered with their Becoming a Scholar first-year seminar classes, students were challenged by the message “Choosing your Impact in a World of Trouble” by Eric Kurtz, executive director of MCC Great Lakes. During his presentation, Kurtz focused on three big issues dominating the world.
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 31, 2020 - 3:30pm
Donna G. Augsburger, 91, of Bluffton died Aug. 31, 2020 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Private graveside services will be held. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffto
Nate Schaadt connected with Tyson Shutler on a 19-yard TD reception
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 31, 2020 - 3:26pm
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The host Bluffton football team lost to Columbus Grove 41-7 in the season and Northwest Conference opener Friday night at Harmon Field.
The Pirates fell to 0-1 overall (0-1 NWC East) with the defeat. The Bulldogs, defending tri-champions of the NWC, are 1-0 in each department.
CG senior quarterback Blake Reynolds hit junior receiver Jacksen Schroeder with a short pass, and he outran the Pirate defense for a 68-yard catch and carry TD to make it 7-0 at the 6:57 mark of the first quarter.
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 31, 2020 - 3:08pm
By Cort Reynolds
DELPHOS - The Bluffton boys cross country team finished fifth of nine teams at the Delphos Blue Jay Invitational Saturday at Stadium Park.
Columbus Grove won the boys team title with 48 points, finishing just ahead of Anna (51). Bluffton was fifth with 118 points.
Pirate sophomore Erik Nygaard finished ninth in the 88-runner field with a time of 18:08.9 to pace Bluffton.
Senior Brandon Good was second for Bluffton and 20th overall in 19:13.03. Classmate Elijah Conley ended up 25th in 19:23.29.