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Night at the Museum

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2016 - 11:25pm

It was a Night at the Museum at the middle school on Tuesday. Sixth, seventh and eight graders shared projects focused on famous people from world history.  The sixth graders' projects were about countries of the world. The eighth grade projects were about a career of their choice. In all, 260 students participated. It is estimated that 900 plus people visited the museum on Tuesday evening. In this view are Elizabeth Swisher, teacher; Braxton Romick, homicide detective; Raina Runk, nurse practitioner and Zayne Salsbury, welder. Watch the Icon for more photos coming.

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Hancock County Visitors Bureau awards $4,350 in grants to Bluffton groups

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 8, 2016 - 11:13pm

Several Bluffton organizations are recipients of 2016 grants from the Hancock County Visitors Bureau (CVB), according to Fred Steiner, director of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The bureau awarded five grants to Bluffton organizations and the grand total of grants received is $4,350. The announcement of the grants was made during the April 8 Bluffton chamber breakfast.

Grants included:

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First National antique appraisal event April 19

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 7, 2016 - 10:50pm

First National Bank hosts an antique appraisal event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 19, at the Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St., Findlay.

Featured is Richard E. Stegman, appraiser with more than 30 years of experience. In addition to owning several antique shops, he was a student of Harry Rinker’s The Institute for the Study of Antiques and Collectibles.

Persons attending may bring one small item per person for appraisal. 

Small items include, but are not limited to porcelains, glass, estate jewelry, paintings, toys and advertising items. 

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Bluffton University redesigns MAEd for convenience to students

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 7, 2016 - 5:46pm

Bluffton University is committed to helping teachers pursue graduate studies in a cost-effective and convenient way through its Master of Arts in Education.

All classes in the program are now offered either online or through video-conference. This means students will have access to Bluffton’s resources no matter where they are or when they log on.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton's April sky

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 7, 2016 - 5:35pm

Here's the cloud pattern over Bluffton during yesterday's day mixed with rain and sunshine. The photo is taken directly south of U.S. 30 looking north toward Bluffton.

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Monday meeting for parents interested in learning about Bluffton Community Preschool

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2016 - 10:10pm

Bluffton Community Preschool will host an information meeting for parents interested in learning about the preschool's programming, according to Shelly Matijevich, director.

The session is from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, April 11, in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, corner of Church and Jackson streets, Bluffton. The preschool is housed in the church.

According to the director, "This is a time parents can discover more about the key components our preschoolers learn throughout the potential two years in our program."

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