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Bluffton University nursing program granted five-year CCNE accreditation

Posted by Staff on February 3, 2023 - 6:58am

Bluffton University’s nursing program has been granted the full five-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the nation’s leading accrediting agency for nursing programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and residency levels.

The accreditation status follows a successful virtual site accreditation visit with an evaluation team composed of three CCNE-appointed nursing education leaders.

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Bluffton University
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Jazzercize fundraiser: "Sweating for Baby Ellie"

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 10:08am

At 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 4, Jazzercize at Bluffton Family Recreation is hosting a "give back" opportunity and free exercise class for baby Ellie, the daughter of Sarah and Christian Koch and granddaugher of Dave and Julie Stratton, who was born prematurely and is hospitalized.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Klondike Derby features scout-powered sleds over wet grass and mud

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 6:08am

The Black Swamp Area Council's 2023 Klondike Derby for area boy scouts was just a little ahead of the snowy-slushy weather of last week. With or without snow, this annual tradition draws hundreds of BSA members. This year, 39 sled teams gathered for the competition at Camp Berry, 11716 Co Rd 40, south of Findlay--including the "Sour Patch Kids Patrol" from Bluffton's Troop 256. Other teams were from Northwest and West Central Ohio.

The daylong event challenged patrol groups of 5-8 Scouts with tests of skills, agility and endurance. Patrols competed at seven "city" stations scattered across camp. Across wet grass and mud, scouts navigated their sleds and raced against each other. To accomodate the number of sleds competing, there were multiple start times. 

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People
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Letter: Library trustees express support for reinstallation of traffic signal at Main and College

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 6:07am

January 24, 2023 

To Whom It May Concern, 

In light of renewed community concerns about pedestrian safety at the intersection of College Avenue and Main Street, the members of the Bluffton Library Board would like to publicly express our support for a traffic signal at that intersection. We applaud the past efforts of Paula Scott and others who have diligently worked to improve the situation. However, we believe that the return of a traffic signal is the safest solution. On behalf of our patrons and other community members, we fully support any efforts to reinstall a traffic light at this intersection. 

Thank you, 

Members of the Bluffton Library Board 

Robert Beer, President 

Nancy Yeager, Vice President 

Carrie Phillips, Secretary 

Amy Mikesell 

Robert Scott 

Chanda Smith 

 

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Letters
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Reminder: Bluffton historical group organizing on Feb. 8

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 6:06am

At 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, folks interested in creating a Bluffton history organization and museum will be meeting on the third floor of Town Hall, 154 N. Main. Coordinator Dan Groman is sending out reminders including:

- Come with some ideas of names for this organization

- Think about helping as an officer

- Bring ideas on chartering and getting established

Please forward this invitation to anyone else that is interested in creating a Bluffton area historical society and museum.

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Events
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BHS wresting hosts triangular match

Posted by Staff on February 2, 2023 - 6:06am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton wrestling team hosted a triangular dual match Tuesday night, January 31.

Mohawk beat Bluffton 57-14, and the Pirates lost 34-9 to Upper Sandusky.

Mohawk also defeated US 47-23 to sweep the event.

The Pirates led early vs. Mohawk after two forfeit wins and a pin by Jaiden Smith at 126 lbs. But the visitors took the last 10 matches with seven forfeits, two pins and a decision to win.

Against the Rams, Bluffton won five bouts by forfeit. Pirate senior Isaiah Mikesell won his match over Compton at 165 lbs. 

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Sports
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