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Matthew Sapienza 1985-2015

Matthew Dominic Sapienza, 29, died Oct. 6, 2015, in Findlay. Matt was born December 7, 1985 in Findlay. 

After graduating from Findlay High school, Matt worked at the Bistro in Findlay where he developed his love for cooking.  He was established chef for his family and home.   

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Parmenter new kills leader at Bluffton after sweep of Jackets

By: Samantha Granger, sports information assistant

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BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Beavers came out swatting against the visiting Yellow Jackets of Defiance in the “Battle for Purple Supremacy” rivalry match! With an attendance of 500 the Sommer Center was a great atmosphere to play in on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Men's soccer drops 2-0 decision to Anderson

By: Whitney Warnecke, sports information assistant

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BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men's soccer team stayed with Anderson throughout most of the first half on a warm and sunny Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Ravens cracked the scoreboard late in the first half and again early in period two en route to the 2-0 shutout at the Sears Complex. The loss dropped the Beavers to 0-10 overall and 0-2 HCAC, while the Ravens improved to 2-7-2 and 1-1 HCAC.

BHS grad Mike Liska on Bluffton University homecoming court

Members of the Bluffton University Homecoming court took time on Oct. 6 to serve at Bluffton’s Et Cetera Shop, sorting clothes at the thrift store for part of the evening.

Below is a "full-frame" photo of the court in Et Cetera Shop.

Participating from the court were (back row, left to right) senior Mike Liska from Bluffton; junior Chad Gundy from Flanagan, Ill.; senior Donny Beachy from Sugarcreek, Ohio; and sophomore Wyatt Jarrell from Racine, Ohio,

Mustard Seed Cafe announces new owners - will reopen soon

Dick and Jayne McGarrity announced today (Oct. 7) the sale of the Mustard Seed Café to Executive Chef Rhonda Moor. 

“With changes taking place in our lives, we would like to retire again and mean it this time,” the McGarritys told The Icon.

Moor and her partner, Drew Van Horn, have been with the café from the start in March of 2013. Moor has created menus and dishes that have attracted guests from across the nation. The café has been featured in several publications and on television.

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Where's the fire!

Yesterday you saw the 1923 Studebaker fire truck from the rear - here's the view from the front. During Fire Prevention Week members of the Bluffton Fire Department provide rides to elementary students. Here's a look at one of those rides as the truck tooled south on Main.

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