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Bluffton University listed in 2023-24 Colleges of Distinction publication

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 8:17am

Bluffton University has been recognized by Colleges of Distinction for its commitment to providing a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on hands-on learning, strong student-teacher relationships, a vibrant campus life and successful outcomes.

The guide for college-bound students named Bluffton a 2023-24 College of Distinction, Ohio College of Distinction and Christian College of Distinction. Bluffton’s business and education departments have also been recognized as leading programs.

Bluffton was chosen because of its demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in such factors as student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning, and community involvement. This evaluation process differs from college rankings publications.

“We don’t rank our schools,” said Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction. “Every student has individual needs and flourishes in a specific environment. We prefer to focus on the innovative ways that colleges all around the country are providing an enriching undergraduate experience.”

Bluffton has been recognized as a College of Distinction since the 2019-20 academic year.

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Bluffton Public Library update for July 2023

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 8:13am

Activities at the Bluffton Public Library really heat up in July! The following update includes familiar services as well as special events including a hike at Motter Park and a Plant Swap.

Library Closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023 in observance of Independence Day.  Due dates will be adjusted accordingly.

Bluffton Public Library 2023 Summer Read Program
“All Together Now!” continues…through July 31! This year’s theme invites you to explore the power of community through reading, activities, and programs. Summer Read is open to all ages.  By joining in on the summer fun, you’ll earn tickets for prize drawings and have opportunities to connect with others. Paper Reading/Activity Logs will be available for children and teens when they register, and adults can enter to win prizes with every 3 books read.  Remember, the more you read and the more programs you attend, the more tickets you get to enter for the prizes, so come on in and get the whole family registered and involved! 

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UPDATED OVI Checkpoint on SR 309 on June 23

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 7:53am

LIMA–The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on June 23 on State Route 309 near mile post 17, in Allen County.

The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat impaired driver-related injury and fatal crashes.

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Do you ask about firearms storage at friends' houses?

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 6:00am

Allen County Public Health issued this reminder: 

ASK Day is June 21, but gun safety matters every day. Before dropping your child off at a friend’s house, ask about firearm storage in the home.

To learn more about how to start a conversation with parents about guns in their homes, visit: https://app.box.com/s/57fe6nvwjxr5ddp5fqxlabdy4u0gw328

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Advertisers of the Week: Ferguson Agency and Lulu's Diner

Posted by Paula Scott on June 22, 2023 - 9:11am

Meet the BlufftonIcon.com and AdaIcon.com advertisers of the week: 

Ferguson Agency, 1356 Township Road 25, Ada, OH 45810, 419) 634-8881

Lulu's Diner, 114 E College Ave, Bluffton, OH 45817, 419-369-5858

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One

Posted by Staff on June 22, 2023 - 8:00am

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In 1968, Harry Nilsson released the album Aerial Bullet with a track titled One.  In the lyrics, he wrote “one is the loneliest number you’ll ever do.”  Harry Nilsson indicated he got the inspiration when he called a friend and got the busy signal going beep, beep, beep. Remember the days when you got a busy signal with no answering machines or voicemail available?

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