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Kurt Beach was captain of Cory-Rawson's 1968 unbeaten, unscored on football team

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2019 - 9:26am

J. Kurt Beach, 68, of North Baltimore died Thursday June 13, 2019.

He was born on June 4, 1951, to the late John J. Beach and Helen A. Beach (Emans) in Bluffton, Ohio. He would marry Rebecca S. (Huss) King in May 1970. They had two sons; Jeffery K. (Nicole) Beach of Forest, and preceded in death by their infant son, Jeremy J. Beach on Nov. 20, 1974.

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Obituaries
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Where were you when Neil landed on the moon?

The Icon wants to know - send us your story
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2019 - 6:02am

Where you were on July 20, 1969?

We all know where Neil Armstrong was – standing on the moon.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Neil Armstrong moon landing, the Icon invites viewers to submit accounts of where they were, and what they remember about the event.

Send your recollections - no matter how brief - to [email protected].

We will collect all the stories and post them on July 20.

 

 

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Regional news
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University alumni and friends golf scramble July 27

Posted by LizGH on June 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Bluffton University’s 22nd annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 27, at Bluffton Golf Club.

Registration for this event is $90 per golfer or $360 for a complete team of four. This cost includes greens fee, cart and lunch. To attend the lunch only is $10. Register atwww.bluffton.edu/golf by July 20.

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Bluffton University
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Internet Safety workshop for tweens and teens at the library

Posted by LizGH on June 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Bluffton Public Library is hosting an Internet Safety workshop for 6th to 12th graders on Thursday, June 27 at 10 a.m. This workshop is led by Teresa Mercer, the Prevention and Education Coordinator at Open Arms of Findlay.

Participants will learn:

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Bluffton Public Library
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Mercy Health-St. Rita’s reverified as Level II trauma center

Posted by LizGH on June 21, 2019 - 6:00am

Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center has been reverified as a Level 2 trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT), an achievement that recognizes devotion to optimal care for injured patients. The verification extends St. Rita’s Level II Trauma Center status through May 2021.

The COT was established by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to help improve all phases of care of injured patients. Verified trauma centers, such as St. Rita’s, must meet the strict criteria that ensures quality of trauma patient care and institutional performance.

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Business
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Lutheran church hosts food pantry food drive

Drive runs from June 22 to June 25
Posted by LizGH on June 21, 2019 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Food Pantry regularly distributes food and other essential supplies to approximately 50 families in the area. 

The panty’s supplies are currently running low so volunteers from English Lutheran Church are coordinating a food drive from Saturday, June 22, through Tuesday, June 25.

Food pantry donations may be dropped off at the BFR, English Lutheran Church, or St. John’s United Church of Christ.  The below items are needed before the next distribution day, which is Saturday, July 20.

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Worship
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