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Last chance to vote... For your favorite scarecrow

A last call for votes has been issued by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce: a vote for your favorite scarecrow decoration in downtown Bluffton, that is.

The deadline is Wednesday, October 19. There are paper ballots available at the Bluffton Senior Center and you can vote online at explorebluffton.com/scarecrows

 

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WANTED: Carolers for November 26 Blaze of Lights

Vocal groups (3-8 members) are being sought to provide all types of Christmas music before and after the Blaze parade on Saturday, November 26, in downtown Bluffton.

Groups can be a cappella or accompanied by acoustic guitar and should be prepared to sing 3-4 songs.

Beginning at 4 p.m., until the start of the parade at 5 p.m., these vocal groups will, independently, roam Bluffton’s Main Street sidewalks, alleys, gazebo, businesses, and perhaps the Main Street stage, serenading guests awaiting the beginning of the parade.

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Help plan for Bluffton "beyond tomorrow"

Stop by for 10 minutes--or more--on October 19 to share ideas and help create a vision for Bluffton's future. Learn the results of the July 2022 survey, which received over 600 responses. TIME & LOCATION: 3:30-7:30 p.m. at Bluffton Middle School.

Bluffton Univ. Football vs. Rose-Hullman recap

By Takayla Gadberry, sports information alumna

The Bluffton University football team dropped a 48-20 decision to Rose-Hulman on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Beavers dropped to 0-6 overall (0-3 HCAC) while the Engineers improved to 3-3 (3-0 HCAC).

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Beaver volleyball vs. Hanover recap

By Takayla Gadberry, sports information alumna

HANOVER, Ind. – The Bluffton University volleyball team dropped a tough 3-1 decision at Hanover College on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Beavers fell to 15-7 overall (3-2 HCAC) while the Panthers improved to 12-10 (3-2 HCAC).

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Reading tree dedicated to C-R teacher lost to breast cancer

Additional photos at READ MORE

Students, staff and community members of Cory-Rawson Local Schools  gathered on October 14 to dedicate Mrs. Wagner’s Reading Tree. Susan Wagner taught for many years with most of her time being spent in first grade.  She was in the classroom even while battling breast cancer. She passed away in June of 2021. 

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