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Dillinger and the queen of the burglars in Putnam library Zoom program

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2020 - 6:38am

Women on opposite sides of the law take the stage in a free virtual lecture from the Putnam County District LIbrary at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12. 

Two authors talk about their books in the program. They include D.M. Testa on her book "Defending the Dillinger Gang: Jessie Levy and Bess Robbins in the Courtroom," and Shayne Davison, and her book "Queen of the Burglars: The Scandalous Life of Sophie Lyons."

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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 4, 2020 - 6:32am

So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer:

This is above the doorway to the College Avenue entrance to Bluffton High School. The "R" stands for "Richland," as in township.

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Regional news
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Mid-week doctor: Staying active and preventing injuries

RICE is an important part of your recovery • R-rest, I-ice, C-compression, E-elevation
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on November 4, 2020 - 6:00am

By Laura Durliat, occupational therapist
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Are you one of the many that have headed out to the pickleball court? 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Burris candy delivery system

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2020 - 4:23pm

Don Burris of South Lawn Avenue created an interesting and socially-distanced candy delivery system on trick-or-treat night. He shares this photo with Icon viewers.

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People
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October experienced a range of 54 degrees

More rain than normal
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2020 - 4:13pm

October experienced a range of 54 degrees from a low of 28 to high of 82, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The month’s average temperature was 52.0 degrees compared to the normal October average of 52.5.

October had 4.4 inches of precipitation compared to the normal October average of 2.68

The month’s high temperature was 82 on Oct. 9, and the low was 28 on Oct. 31. The daily summary is below.

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Regional news
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Bluffton women's preview:

A senior class that has combined to start nearly 100 games
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 3, 2020 - 4:03pm

The Bluffton University women's basketball team bounced back with 14 wins in 2019-20, earning a seventh consecutive berth in the HCAC tournament and advancing to the semi-finals before falling to conference-champion Transylvania.

Although TJ Mills is gone following a record-setting career for the Beavers, Bluffton returns starters at four positions heading into the 2020-21 season.

A senior class that has combined to start nearly 100 games gives the women a wealth of experience to draw upon when the Beavers hit the hardwood. 

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