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Tired of the same old book recommendations?

Posted by Paula Scott on February 1, 2023 - 6:48am

There is a curious freshness about these vintage finds at Bluffton's Book Reviews used book store, 123 S. Main. Staffed by volunteers, the current shop hours are 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday. Check out the shop's Facebook page for more vintage shelves.

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Monday nights are for Hummin' and Strummin' at the library

Posted by Paula Scott on January 31, 2023 - 9:08am

By Paula Scott

Monday night at the library in Bluffton is quite different from other nights. There certainly is no shushing going on. When the Icon stopped by on January 30, the event now billed as “Hummin’ and Strummin’” drew in a group of regulars with guitars, a ukelele and a banjo, as well as a broad repertoire of songs. An equal number came to hum, sing and listen.

Hummin’ and Strummin’ is now a weekly activity from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on Mondays at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St. Formerly known as the library jam sessions, the activity has been renamed to reflect that you don’t have to be a performer to join in. The schedule has been expanded to every Monday night the library is open.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Bluffton’s Beaver mascots revealed

Posted by Staff on January 31, 2023 - 7:58am

J. Denny and Jenny Beaver renamed: Boeke, Irwin, Eachus, Miller, Staton

Perhaps one of the most tightly guarded secrets at Bluffton University is the identities of J. Denny and Jenny Beaver. Even the closest of friends, roommates and family members of the students who portray Bluffton’s mascots may have no idea who is actually in the suit. However, another generation of Beavers concluded their mascot mission. The identities of the Beavers were revealed between the Jan. 28, 2023, men’s and women’s home basketball games against Transylvania in Sommer Center.

Laura Irwin ’23

Wanting to try something new and adventurous, Laura Irwin ’23, a music education major from Glenmont, Ohio, found herself suiting up as the Jenny Beaver mascot for more than the typical one year! She has kept her identity a secret for the past three years.

“It was an experience that spurred personal growth,” said Irwin. “This experience took me out of my comfort zone by interacting with people I normally would not interact with, but I loved every minute of it.”

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Bluffton University
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Beaver sports recap, January 28

Posted by Staff on January 31, 2023 - 7:53am

Swimming and diving, indoor track and field, men's and women's basketball

By Ethan Stearns, sports information assistant

Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving

HANOVER, Ind. - The Bluffton University swimming and diving team made the long trip to Hanover on Saturday, Jan. 28. A battle with the Panthers served as a final tuneup for the Heartland Conference championships which are slated for February 8-11.

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Sports
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Elementary School honor roll announced

Posted by Staff on January 31, 2023 - 7:38am

Bluffton Elementary School has released the following Honor Roll for students in the fourth and fifth grades for the second quarter of the 2022-2023 academic year. By our count, 124 students received this distinction.

All A’s Honor Roll

4th Grade:
Wesley Combs, Elijah Fry, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Holmes, Milena King, Zachary Lehmkuhle, Averie Marquart, Mikah Miller, Sage Music, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, McKenna Stoner, 

5th Grade:
Wyatt Amstutz, Cora Beck, Barrett Benroth, Clara Brauen, Thayne Bricker, Landon Byers, Juliana Carnauba, Wyatt Conley, Cameron Cox, Easton Dunifon, Caleb Fifer, Warren Gaertner, Breydan Glick,

Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Colton Kelly, Kyson Kleman, Amara Kohli, Kinzi Koogler, Jeht Kruse, Peyton Lieurance, Hope Luginbill, Ryker Matson, Levi Mummert, Eva Nygaard, Dominic Recker, Addison Rieman, Ethan Roby, Kadreye Scoles, Addilyn Shoemaker, Bowen Shutler, Claire Snyder, Emery Thiel, Addyson White, 

A/B Honor Roll

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People
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CANCELED Vaccine development forum

Posted by Staff on January 30, 2023 - 9:35am

UPDATE This January 31 event has been cancelled.

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Bluffton University
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