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Pirate volleyball spikes Elmwood

Posted by Staff on September 8, 2023 - 11:11am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School varsity volleyball team pulled away late to defeat non-league foe Elmwood Thursday evening, September 7.

Bluffton won 25-14, 24-26, 25-21, 25-20 to increase their win streak to six matches.

The Pirates improved to 8-2 after the win.

Junior Ayla Grandey hammered 20 kills and served five aces to pace the victors. Kendall Stackhouse contributed 11 kills, while Karlie Lora knocked down 12 kills to help spearhead the balanced Bluffton offense.  

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Play music on the porch day, 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on September 8, 2023 - 9:39am

On most days, the Bluffton Public Library "front porch" is a place to enjoy a spot of shade or protection from the rain. On August 26, it was a great spot to make and enjoy live music, because it was a designated location on international "Play Music on the Porch Day."

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1861 Wine Lounge is a "modern day speakeasy"

Posted by Staff on September 8, 2023 - 6:00am

By Paula Scott

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Business
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Lions pathway count takes place Sept. 11-17

Posted by Staff on September 8, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Lions will be counting pedestrians and bikes on village pathways from September 11-17.

The data collected is used when appying for grants to build new pathways.

The volunteer counters will display signs identifying them as Bluffton LIons. Organizers note, "We hope folks will check out the signs before calling the police, who are are aware of the census."

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Regional news
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Andreas to discuss capitalism at university colloquium

Posted by Staff on September 7, 2023 - 10:37am

Dr. Jonathan Andreas, professor of economics at Bluffton University, will present the Colloquium, “Anarchy, the State and Capitalism: Myths About Coercion and Hierarchy” at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8 in Centennial Hall’s Stutzman Lecture Hall.

This event is free and open to the public.to discuss capitalism

During the presentation, Andreas will discuss how hierarchies shape interactions. He’ll discuss the fascinating evolution of hierarchies and delve into both the benefits and pathologies they can generate. By appreciating and mastering the principles of hierarchy, Andreas believes people can become more effective leaders and gain insights that resonate with every aspect of human existence.

Andreas is the Howard Raid Professor of Business at Bluffton. The title honors the late Howard Raid, a Bluffton business professor from 1947-79.

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Bluffton University
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Mike Romey retiring from Citizens National Bank

Posted by Staff on September 7, 2023 - 10:07am

A private retirement reception in honor of J. Michael (Mike) Romey will be held Friday, September 8 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the bank’s Operations Center. All current and former CNB employees and board members are invited to stop in.

Romey has been Citizens National Bank’s (CNB) CEO for 37 years and will retire from that position at the end of this year. The Romey family has a long history with CNB, with Mike's grandfather holding the position of head cashier when the bank opened in 1920 and later becoming president of the bank. Both his father and brother held positions on the bank’s board of directors, with Mike officially joining the bank as President and CEO in 1986.

Mike stepped back from his role of President in 2019 and Eric Faulkner was chosen by the board to fulfill that role. Mike retained the CEO position until this year and will remain Chairman of the Board for the bank. “Mike led CNB through many years of record-breaking growth and introduction to new technology for our customers. We’re all grateful for the leadership and genuine care he provided to CNB and wish him well as he enters this new chapter,” states Faulkner.

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