You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Why it's called a nuthatch

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 2:14pm

This is actually two photos of the same nuthatch at the Icon feeder. It likes peanuts, but usually carried the nut off in a tree to eat. We guess that's why it's called a nuthatch.

»

They like to swim - and they are pretty good at it

There's a new athletic team in town • Bluffton HS swim team
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 1:14pm

Photos by Jamie Nygaard
You've read about the Bluffton High School swim team on the Icon this winter, but you've not met the members. 

This is the first official Bluffton swim team. Coaches are Rachel Diller and Bob Verb, who also coach the Bluffton Sardines summer team.

Nine members of the high school team advanced from the sectional tournament and will compete at the district event at Bowling Green State University on Feb. 19.

Attached is a photo of the team and coach.

Section: 
Sports
»

Child Development Center enrolling preschool and pre-K

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 12:08pm

Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, is currently enrolling children for its preschool and pre-Kindergarten program, according to Francine Donathan, director.

“Stop by or call the center,” she said. “We will be happy to give you a tour.”

Bluffton Child Development Center accepts children ages six weeks old until they are 12 years of age. It offers Infant room class, Toddler room class, Preschool 1 class, Preschool 2 class, Pre-K class, and School-Age/Latch-Key class.

Section: 
Regional news
»

GROB plans open interviews Feb. 27

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 11:52am

GROB will hold an open interview event from 8 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 27, in Bluffton. GROB is looking to fill the following positions:
• Electrical Final Assembly Technician
• Electrical Panel Assembler
• Electrical Panel Tagging Specialist
• Final Assembly Technician
• Fluids Technician
• Electrical Debug Technician
• Sub-Assembly Technician

Section: 
Business
»

So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 17, 2021 - 6:53am

So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer is at the top of the slide of the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Recognizing grief as part of the human experience

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on February 17, 2021 - 6:00am

Grief is a response to any loss and is a human experience we all have in common. However, grief is often unrecognized as part of the human experience. Grief is an individual and unique journey that should be intentional in order to heal. Individuals respond differently to loss depending on relationship dynamics, circumstances surrounding the passing, support systems, presence of illness, cultural beliefs, religion and past experiences.

Section: 
Blanchard Valley Health System
»

Pages