The Bluffton University men's basketball team played host to Transylvania University in a Heartland Conference tilt on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. After dropping their last contest before the new year, the Beavers were looking to get back in the win column and they did just that. Bluffton downed the Pioneers 87-78 in what was a very physical matchup between the HCAC rivals.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2020 - 3:37pm
Several program of interest take place soon at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, executive director.
A school break camp for youth ages 5 to 12 takes place on Monday, Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The next school break camp is Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents’ Day.
BFR and Bluffton University women’s soccer team host a day camp for players U8 to high school on Monday, Jan. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m. Players will work to develop individual and team skills.
Several businesses relocated; many celebrated anniversaries
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2020 - 3:08pm
Bluffton experienced many business changes in 2019. The following is a monthly review of business changes in the community over the past year as reported in the Icon.
January
Gulf Coast Accounting moved from 141 N. Main St. to the rear of 103 N. Main St, following the purchase of the 103 N. Main St. building by Bill and Chris Gable of Lone Palm Real Estate, LLC.
Paulding comes to town on. Friday in an NWC battle
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2020 - 2:28pm
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton outscored Wapakoneta 24-17 in the second half to pull out a 51-46 non-league boys basketball win Tuesday evening.
Bluffton bounced back from its first loss last Saturday despite being down 29-27 at halftime. The Pirates took the lead with a 13-8 third period as Jared Piercefield scored eight key points.
Bluffton then won the fourth period 11-8 as senior Luke Denecker tallied eight points. The Pirates buried 11 three-point goals to pave the way to a hard-fought victory.