Bluffton Hospital named a 2021 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2021 - 4:15pm
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS), has been recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital.
Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this 11th annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Hospital Strength INDEX.
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2021 - 11:17am
Here's a look at the Bluffton College campus from the air in 1949. We know the year because Founders Hall is under construction. It's on the top of the photo just to the right of center.
The top 5 church hymns that should be retired today
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2021 - 10:07pm
Reviewed/written by Craig Hoffman
In another century we won’t be singing many of the hymns we’re screeching out on Sundays. While some will have lasted a week, perhaps, others even for a few years, there are several that should be retired from regular use right now!
Do you agree with the following candidates for overdue retirement? Let the Icon know in the comments!
“Onward Christian Soldiers” (1865) - Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould
The Bluffton University football team was back in action on a sunny Saturday, March 27, as the Beavers welcomed Franklin College to Salzman Stadium.
Bluffton entered the contest with a record of 3-1 as they looked to rebound from their only loss of the season at Hanover last week. Franklin came into Saturday's game with a 2-1 mark, their only blemish a 56-19 shellacking at the hands of MSJ last week.
Women beat Manchester twice; men split with Hanover
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2021 - 5:25pm
Here are updates on Bluffton University baseball and softball games.
Baseball
The Bluffton University baseball team split a pair of two-run games at Hanover College on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Hanover took game one (6-4) and Bluffton bounced back with an 8-6 victory in the capper. The Beavers moved to 2-10 overall and in the conference, while Hanover stands 7-5 on both accounts.