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Matt Daws, Jonathan Schriner second team all-state

By Cort Reynolds
DEFIANCE - The state runner-up Bluffton boys soccer team placed two players on the 2019 Division III All-Ohio team in voting recently conducted by the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association.

Bluffton senior defender Matt Daws and junior midfielder Jonathan Schriner were each named second team all-state. Both Pirates were also voted first team All-Northwest district.

The Pirates finished 18-3-2 and advanced to the state finals, where they lost to Columbus Wellington 4-0.

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Krehbiel Bridge 1943

This photo borders on the romanticized, but it shows a forerunner of Adams Bridge, originally called Krehbiel Bridge. The photo is from the the 1943 Bluffton College Ista.

Look closely in the middle of the far left and you can seek part of the word "KREHBIEL"" in wooden letters.

When Adams Bridge replaced Krehbiel Bridge, the bridge was rebuilt and relocated slightly to line up with the entrance to Ropp Hall.

Hey, Bluffton's on the map!

The 2019 Ohio Holiday Lights Trail map

The Ohio’s Holiday Lights Trail features 30 beautiful places to view decorations in the state and it includes Bluffton’s Blaze of Lights.

Here's how it describes the Blufton exhibit:

A folk art display started in the 1930s, a beautifully decorated vintage business district, and a residential decorating contest make the village a charming destination.

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Assembly line

Marian Kissling breaks the candy into smaller pieces, Wade Oberly bags the candy and Basil Meyer weighs the final product. It's all part of the Bluffton Senior Citizens production of Ohio's best peanut brittle. Each Monday in November, nearly 20 volunters created the popular holiday candy. This year the center expects to produce 750 pounds. The peanut brittle is available at $5 a pound while supplies last. Check out additional photos in this series.

GVE THNX

The Icon spotted GVE THNX on a white Chevy convertible in Ada.

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Defiance stops Beavers in football final

The Bluffton University football team traveled to Defiance on  Nov. 16, to take on arch rival Defiance College in the final game of the season for both teams.

Unfortunately for the Beavers, they could not get any offense going which led to a 10-7 loss to the Yellow Jackets. Bluffton fell to 2-8 overall and 2-5 in the Heartland Conference, while Defiance improved to 1-9 overall and 1-6 in the HCAC. The Beavers still lead the all-time series 47-46-2.

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