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They would have attended Buckeye State

But, Girls' and Boys' State event cancelled
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 1:17pm

Four Bluffton High School students students will place on their resume that each was selected to attend Buckeye Girls' or Boys' State in 2020.

However, due to Covid-19 both events are cancelled. 

Students selected to attend Girls' State were Clara Matthews and Olivia Spallinger. It was to take place at Mount Union.

Students selected to attend Boys' State were Thad Mittendorf and Jonah Blackburn. It was to have taken place at Miami University.

The annual sponsors of local students attending these events are Bluffton American Legion and Bluffton Lions.

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Jase loves the reading challenge

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 1:03pm

Jase Gleason took Mr. Closson’s reading challenge very seriously. He misses Kindergarten and his classmates so much but couldn’t wait to tell his teacher, Mrs. Warner, every step of progress he made. He has read over 1,000 minutes and is motivated to keep going. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

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Library board meets May 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 11:55am

The Bluffton Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8,  via video conferencing. To request an invitation for the meeting, please contact Jessica Hermiller, Director, at [email protected].  The special meeting will discuss procedures and policies regarding safety and sick leave. 

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Bluffton Public Library
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No Festival of Wheels this year

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 11:51am

After careful consideration the Bluffton Lions Foundation along with the Festival of Wheels Committee have decided to cancel Bluffton's 53rd annual Festival of Wheels Car Show, according to Dan Diller, chair of the event.

The show was originally set for Friday,  June 19, and the cancellation is due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We hope to continue this annual festival in 2021 and will see you then," said Diller.

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Events
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13 ducklings on Little Riley

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 10:37am

The Icon finally succeeded in capturing the LIttle Riley Creek ducklings in one photo – we count 13 following their mother.

This photo was taken from the bridge on Bentley Road looking toward the university, in case you'd like to see them in person. They perform in that location daily.

Below is our attempt to photograph them earlier in the week. At that point the hadn't learned the parade formation demonstrated in today's photo.

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Regional news
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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Melissa Diller
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 8, 2020 - 9:43am

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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