Tobias Buckell on living in Bluffton - I’m a science fiction writer. I’m usually looking toward what things could be. But this collection of memories and essays ground us in what was, and that is important as well.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2021 - 5:05pm
The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference has announced the matchups for the 2021 women’s and men's basketball championship.
Details on both tournaments are in this story.
Prior to the 2021 Women’s Basketball season, the league coaches agreed to conduct a 10-team blind-draw tournament, with the regular season having no implications on seeding.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2021 - 4:57pm
Beacon Life Ministries, 125 N. Main St., Bluffton, will hold a program titled "How you can boost your immune system in a pandemic."
The free program is from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 25, presented by Bobbie Glon. She is a registered nurse from Lima, and is a clinical specialist and professional health coach at research-based health care organization Virta Health.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2021 - 4:47pm
Remi Bower (Deshler) Bluffton University, was named Heartland defensive athlete of the week for volleyball. She put the Beavers on her back, leading Bluffton to the HCAC Tournament with 45 kills (5.0 KPS) as the Beavers went 3-0 and 2-0 in conference play. She also showed her versatility with 27 digs (3.0 DPS), three blocks and seven service aces. Bower's 53.5 points were more than two times the next highest teammate.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 22, 2021 - 3:10pm
Bluffton and Ada Icons offered separate winter photo contests to viewers. Here's the Ada Icon winning photo. It was taken by Meghan Yoakum. She said the photo was taken outside her family home south of Ada on State Route 235. Watch the Icon all week for more entries in the contest.