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NW Physical Therapy 5-K benefits hockey team

Posted by Icon K on October 9, 2019 - 6:00am

Northwest Physical Therapy, with an office in Bluffton, will hold its 10th annual Poker Run 5K Run/Walk for Charity to benefit the Northwest Ohio Arctic Wolves sled hockey team. The hockey team started in August 2014.

Sled hockey is the same as stand-up ice hockey, but is for people with physical disabilities that prevent them from being able to stand and play. A sled and two short sticks with picks are used to propel the player on the ice. Sled hockey is a paralympic sport and in 2014, our USA Men’s National team took the gold in Sochi.

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Kenneth Early was born in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2019 - 4:58pm

Kenneth S. Early, 60, of Glouster, Ohio, and formerly of Bluffton died Oct. 6, 2019, at his residence. Kenneth was born Dec. 4, 1958, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Floyd and Mildred (Ridenour) Early. 

Kenneth was a 1975 graduate of Bath High School and the Ohio State University where he graduated with a degree in agriculture engineering.  He worked as an inspector for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and also loved farming. 

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Big bird in flight

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2019 - 4:26pm

Ever watch the great blue heron take to the sky? Here's a series of photos of the bird at the pond in front of The Centre. The photos, in sequence, shows the speed of Bluffton's favorite big bird.

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Your invitation to a Maple Grove Cemetery history walk

Non-scary walks on Oct. 19-20 are fundraisers for Bluffton Public Library
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2019 - 4:16pm

Four Maple Grove Cemetery history walks take place in October as Bluffton Public Library fundraisers.

The walks are at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, sponsored by the Bluffton Icon. These free non-scary walks accept donations going to the Bluffton Public Library.

Each walk is limited to 12 persons and each walk covers the same material.

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The best small-town homecoming parade in NW Ohio

And for some quirky reason it attracts lots of kids dresses as pirates
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2019 - 3:42pm

All photos by Jamie Nygaard
It's the best small-town high school homecoming parades in northwest Ohio. And, for a quirky reason it seems to attract lots of youth dresses as pirates.

Jamie Nygaard captured several views of last Friday's homecoming parade. She then took photos of the homecoming court in the pre-game ceremony at Harmon Field.

Following up on the pirate theme, Bluffton residents' door-bells will ring later this month and many of the same pirates will appear with a bag in hand asking for candy. Just you wait.

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Hear all about Bluffton Family Rec at Friday's chamber breakfast

Daniel Tinch will update members on BFR programs and facilities
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 8, 2019 - 3:30pm

Daniel Tinch, Bluffton Family Recreation executive director, will update Bluffton  chamber members about BFR's programming and facilities during the 7 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, monthly chamber breakfast.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast is in the third floor of the town hall, 154 N. Main St. and is free and open to the public. The breakfast is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. and the program follows at 8 a.m.

Persons interested in attending should RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday.

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