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In 1880 Gustavus Adolphus was the talk of Bluffton

Posted by Staff on January 7, 2024 - 7:40am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

A man named Gustavus Adolphus lived in Bluffton in 1880. That’s one name he went by. He also went by the name Dr. Rosenberg.

Another Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632) was once the King of Sweden. A college in St. Peter, Minnesota, founded in 1862, carries also his name.

One of the most peculiar stories ever published in the Bluffton News centers on our Gustavus Adolphus Rosenberg.

We refer to this story from the Nov. 11, 1880, Bluffton News. It’s rather short, but full of images and descriptions that makes us wonder if Bluffton today is a pretty dull place to live.

Placing this story in a better context, in 1880, the Bluffton population was not quite 1,500 persons. The Bluffton News was in its fourth year. The town hall was not yet built and many buildings on Main Street did not yet exist.

For the interesting story of Gustavus, click HERE.

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Historical Bluffton
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Donaldson’s record outing shoots Pirates past Knights

Posted by Staff on January 7, 2024 - 7:23am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__Pirate guard Marek Donaldson bombed in nine three-point goals to shoot the Bluffton High School boys basketball team over visiting Van Buren 81-54 in a non-conference blowout Saturday night, January 6.

Donaldson tied a school record for triples in a single game to augment his 36-point outburst.

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Sports
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Pirate wrestlers 7th at Troy Invitational

Posted by Staff on January 7, 2024 - 7:13am

By Cort Reynolds

TROY__The Bluffton High School wrestling team finished a solid seventh at the 16-team Troy Invitational Saturday, January 6.

Miami East won the team title with 272 points, with Ben Logan second at 221. The Pirate grapplers amassed 118 points to tie Wayne Trace for seventh.

Senior Kyle Basil and sophomore Evan Grothause each finished second in their respective weight classes to post the top Pirate finishes.

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Sports
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GRAPHIC 2023 Bluffton Icon news in review crossword

Posted by Paula Scott on January 6, 2024 - 9:16am

Test you Blufftonite credentials with the 2023 news in review crossword: https://crosswordlabs.com/view/2023-in-review-blufftoniconcom/

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Have you heard of V-mail?

Posted by Staff on January 6, 2024 - 9:01am

By Kaye Phillips
For Swiss Community Historical Society Facebook

E-mail is a commonly used form of communication, but have you heard of V-mail?

V-mail, short for 'Victory mail" was used during WWII to expedite mail service for the Armed Forces serving overseas. V-mail was put in place to reduce the space needed to transport mail and free up room to ship other valuable supplies.

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Historical Bluffton
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Weekend Doctor: Radiation therapy advances

Posted by Staff on January 6, 2024 - 8:51am

By Ankit Modh, MD
Radiation Oncology, The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

As a radiation oncologist with years of experience, I am thrilled to share the incredible strides we've made in the field of radiation therapy, particularly in minimizing the impact of what was once a dreaded side effect – radiation burns. The landscape of cancer treatment has evolved significantly, and one of the most notable improvements lies in our ability to deliver effective treatment with a focus on patients’ comfort and well-being. 

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Health Services
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