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Letter: Thoughts about my old neighbor, Bob Wilch

Posted by Staff on September 13, 2024 - 6:00am

By Fred Steiner

We didn’t know how lucky we were.

No. In my adolescent years, the kids in my Lawn Avenue-Elm Street neighborhood did not know how lucky we were. That’s because Bob Wilch, an adult, but a kid at heart, lived in our neighborhood.

Trust me, he was the friendliest adult to kids – outside of our parents – who you could imagine. I thought about him recently when I read his obituary on The Icon.

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‘Bonhoeffer: Cell 92’ coming to Bluffton University

Posted by Paula Scott on September 13, 2024 - 6:00am

7:30 p.m. on September 26 and 27, Yoder Recital Hall; admission is free

“Bonhoeffer: Cell 92,” a cinematic theatre production created by Jerry Holsopple and Justin Poole from Eastern Mennonite University, comes to Bluffton University at on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27.

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Bluffton to hold State of the University Forum

Posted by Staff on September 12, 2024 - 6:00am

11:00 a.m. on September 24, Yoder Recital Hall

Dr. Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University, and Dr. Katherine Fell, president of University of Findlay, will present the State of the University Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

During the presentation, Dr. Wood and Dr. Fell will address the state of the university in the context of the proposed merger of Bluffton University and University of Findlay.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton Council recap for September 9

Posted by Staff on September 12, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Rooster nuisances did not return to Bluffton Council discussions at the regular meeting of September 9. Topics addressed included the most recent draft of proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning, the opportunity to fill in gaps during the fall tree planting program and ways to better utilize Bluffton Airport.

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Fall Fest sampler of Maple Crest activities

Posted by Paula Scott on September 11, 2024 - 7:56am

Bluffton Fall Festival on September 28 will be celebrated at many locations in and near the Village of Bluffton. Here's what's happening at 700 Maple Crest Court, including an Antique Tractor Show, Fishing Derby, Inflatable Archery, Food and Baked Goods, Live Music, and the Kiddie Tractor Pull.

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Farmer Advocates for Conservation event hosted in Allen County

Posted by Paula Scott on September 11, 2024 - 7:33am

On Tuesday, September 10, Burkholder Healthy Farms of Allen County hosted 73 people for a day of learning about cover crops and Farmer Advocates for Conservation work in Ohio.

Organizer Matt Burkholder says that "Farmers learned how to increase profits by reducing input costs, such as fertilizer, pesticides, and diesel fuel.... After walking in a summer planted cover crop field, those in attendance learned firsthand how cover crops and no till improve water infiltration, reduce nutrient runoff and soil erosion."

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