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Police report complaints about phone scams

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 1:10pm

The Bluffton Police Department has received several calls over the last few weeks from concerned residents regarding phone calls they are receiving that may be scams. 

The department issued the following statement to the Icon:

The police department would like to remind you that if you receive a call that is asking for any personal information or banking information over the phone, to not give out that information.

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Rita Wenger was retired cook at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 11:50am

Rita Mae Wenger, 82, died Oct. 11, 2019, at Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center in Ottawa.  Rita was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Juanita (Keeling) Quillin.  On June 28, 1958, she married Edgar Wenger who preceded her in death on April 7, 2010.

Rita had worked Triplett Corporation in Bluffton then Richland Manor as a cook and retired from Bluffton Hospital where she was a cook.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton. 

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Obituaries
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People are slowly disappearing in Bluffton, claims weight-loss group

TOPS/KOPS meets Tuesdays at St. John's UCC, new members invited
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:46am

Members of  a weight loss group that meets once a week in Bluffton, says that their success is undeniable.

They meet at 6 p.m., Tuesdaya, using the south entrance to the basement of St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave., with an attendance averaging between 12 and 15.  The group is TOPS, which means “Take Off Pounds Sensibly.” 

The nationwide organization was founded by 1948. In 2018, the Bluffton chapter as a whole lost 213 pounds. In 2019, to date has accumulated a loss of 195 pounds.  

The club is open to all ages and genders.

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Regional news
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Preschool Playtime starts Oct. 14 at Trinity Lutheran School

And Mornings with Mommies also available
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:32am

Preschool Playtime, a free open gym for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, is offered at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen St., Jenera, on the second Monday of each month from October to May.

It begins Monday, Oct. 14 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Parents and caregivers may bring you child/children to play with balls, ride on toys, play on mats, and more.  For more information, call 419-326-4685 or e-mail [email protected].

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Worship
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Shiloh Hughes wins 5 theatre passes

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 10:19am

Shiloh Hughes is the winner of five Shannon Theatre passes. She was the third contestant to enter the contest. The Icon asked viewers to identify the location of the pirate in the photo. It is located above the doorway of room 216 at Bluffton High School.

Watch for the next Shannon Theatre pass give away coming soon.

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Iconoclast View
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Free community meal in Pandora on Oct. 30

Posted by LizGH on October 11, 2019 - 6:00am

The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a free Community Meal on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. 

This month's meal is provided by N.E.W. Never Ending Witness Group. The menu is beef sandwiches, chips, vegetable tray, cheese tray, cookies and beverages.

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