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Forum explores 125-year history of Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on September 24, 2024 - 6:00am

1:00 a.m. on October 1, Yoder Recital Hall

Samantha Shrider ‘12, advancement associate for grants, institutional research, and alumni and donor relations, will present “The Not-So-Secret History of Bluffton University” on October 1.

Shrider will explore the unexpected Bluffton stories that emerged from a collection of oral history interviews with faculty, staff and alumni.

The Forum is part of celebrations for Bluffton’s 125th anniversary, which will also be recognized during Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 4-6. 

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Bluffton University
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Patricia Jones worked at Conalrad Products

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2024 - 2:43pm

Patricia Jones, 85, passed away September 23, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. 

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Obituaries
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Banned Books Week is September 22-28

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2024 - 1:35pm

The American Library Association celebrates Banned Books Week from Sept. 22-28. For 2024, the ALA theme is “Freed Between The Lines,” challenging readers to “stand up for our right to read without censorship.” 

Books on display at the Bluffton Public Library will include materials that have been banned or challenged in libraries, booksellers and schools across the globe. This list is compiled by the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (https://www.ala.org/bbooks). 

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Bluffton Public Library
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Bluffton to honor Elbert Dubenion, Beaver and Buffalo Bill football star

Posted by Staff on September 23, 2024 - 9:38am

CORRECTED Dubenion Drive ceremony, noon on Friday, October 4, near Salzman Stadium

Blufftonite Ron Lora was a teammate of Elbert Dubenion on the Bluffton Beavers football team.

By Ron Lora

A section of Bentley Road in Bluffton will soon also be known as Elbert Dubenion Drive, lining up with Salzman Stadium on the western edge of the Bluffton University campus. The village council acted unanimously upon a presentation from a group of alumni and village citizens interested in honoring the only Bluffton College/University athlete to play professional football.

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Events
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3rd annual Vine Street Block party is September 28

Posted by Paula Scott on September 23, 2024 - 8:12am

Vine St. Block Party will begin at 3:00 p.m. and continue until midnight

A September 28 Block Party on Vine Street will feature live music, dancing in the street to DJs and even a kids' dance hour. This event is free and open to the public.

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Events
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Unbeaten Pirate football cruises by Bearcats

Posted by Staff on September 22, 2024 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton football team drubbed visiting Spencerville 55-7 in a Northwest Conference mismatch on Friday night, September 20, at Harmon Field.

Bluffton raced to a 48-0 halftime lead and cruised to victory.

The defending league co-champion Pirates improved to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the NWC with the lopsided win.

Meanwhile, the Bearcats fell to 3-2 and 0-2 in the NWC after the loss. 

Bluffton scored 27 points in the first period and tallied 21 in the second stanza to put the game out of reach early.

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