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Bluffton rallies in second half for 85-73 win at MSJ (men's game)

By Mallory Kemper, sports information intern

The Bluffton University men's basketball team came from behind in the second half to pick up an 85-73 win over Heartland Conference rival Mount St. Joseph on Wednesday, January 26. The Beavers improved their record to 13-5 overall and 6-5 in the Heartland Conference. The Lions slipped to 3-15 overall and 1-10 in HCAC play.

When icicles hang by the wall...

When icicles hang by the wall...

If only we could turn this month's icicles into cold cash, we'd be rich. These frozen drips are from a bridge crossing Riley Creek. Photo by Jean Cook.

A snow day

A snow day

Bluffton Boy Scouts from Troop 256 completed with two teams in the annual Klondike Derby at Camp Berry.

PTO bakery Bingo offers lots of family fun on Saturday evening

By Kirstie Runion, Bluffton University Icon intern
Save your Saturday night, Jan. 29, for some sugar and sweets at Bluffton Elementary School. The PTO is hosting Bakery Bingo. This event is open to the public; anyone can come from 6-8 p.m. and satisfy their cravings.

For a chance to win cakes, cookies and candies, just purchase a pack of Bingo cards at the door and play! One pack costs $1 each and you may buy as many as you wish. Bingo will continue until the goodies are all gone.

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Two Bluffton Boy Scout teams compete in very chilly Klondike Derby

Scouts from Troop 256 who completed in this year's Klondike Derby

The day started at minus 4 below, the weather couldn't have been better for a Klondike Derby.

Two young Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 teams scored well against generally older competition at the annual Camp Berry Klondike Derby on Jan. 22.

Fifty-seven teams entered the derby. Bluffton's teams, the "Pit Vipers" finished 39th, and the "Fire Extinguishers" finished 45th. Bluffton teams included scouts aged 11-13, who did very well for their age.

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Check out the February school calendars for Bluffton HS, MS and elementary

February calendars for Bluffton High School, Middle School and Elementary are now posted on the school website. The Icon provides the following links to these calendars.

Click here for elementary calendar

Click here for middle school calendar

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