Former resident solos with orchestra
James Pannabecker formerly of Bluffton, will perform Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto Op. 54 with the Rockbridge Community Symphony Orchestra, March 6 at Lexington, Va., Presbyterian Church.
Pannabecker of Natural Bridge, Va., is a 1970 Bluffton High School graduate and 1974 Bluffton College graduate. He earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Regional Planning degrees from the University of North Carolina. He is the author or co-author of 23 books related to banking and mortgage lending, as well as numerous articles, poems, short stories and more.
A music and math major at Bluffton College, he continues to play piano regularly with a violinist and cellist, performing as the Commonwealth Piano Trio. He is the son of Wanda Pannabecker and the late Richard Pannabecker of Bluffton.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- April 22 crash report shows driver hit N. Dixie home
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll announced for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Obituary for Betty C. Mumaugh
- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
- Easter Cantata performed on April 13 in Pandora
Monday, March 31, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Bluffton Public Library’s April 2025 programs and services
- Joseph “Joe” Ropp Davies worked for University of Findlay
- Hillville Road bridge maintenance on April 1
- Lift access added to Bluffton Senior Center back entrance
- Register for fear of falling workshop
- Florence to explain advanced sports stats at student forum