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Red Cross offers ways to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornado

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 21, 2013 - 9:59pm

The American Red Cross of Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot Counties offers their thoughts and concern to everyone in Oklahoma following the horrific tornado early this week. We are working around the clock to provide food and shelter to all those whose lives were affected by these storms.

Red Cross disaster services volunteers and staff throughout the country are responding to the area, assessing damages, providing food and supplies to first responders, and support to the people affected by the storm.

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Marilyn Creps was a retired LPN at Bluffton Hospital

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 21, 2013 - 9:39pm

Marilyn A. Creps, age 80, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:17 am at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on June 16, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio to Carl D. and Evelyn (Clapper) Gallant, they preceded her in death. On September 4, 1954 she married Gene E. Creps and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2002.

Marilyn retired after working for approximately 50 years at the Bluffton Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She later worked for the Allen County Sheriff's Jail. She was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton.

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Richard Potter speaker at May 27 Bluffton Memorial Day ceremony

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 5:21pm

Bluffton's traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony at Maple Grove Cemetery takes place Monday, May 27, according to John Wagner, commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382.

The parade starts at the Bluffton town hall at 9:30 a.m. Those who would like to participate in the parade are asked to be at the town hall at 9:15 a.m.

The Bluffton American Legion Post # 382 Honor Guard will lead the parade followed by the Bluffton High School Band.

Wagner said, "We ask that all citizens please remove their caps to show respect for the American flag."

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BHS class of 2013 valedictorians, salutatorian, announced

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 5:14pm

- PHOTOS OF VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIAN IN ATTACHMENT AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

Bluffton High School announces its valedictorians and salutatorian of the class of 2013. The class will graduate in commencement exercises at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 25, in the BHS gymnasium.

Members of the class follow:

 

Bluffton High School Class of 2013:
Julie Althaus, Shelby Amsler, Sierra Amstutz, Kathleen Augsburger, Kylee Barnett, Aaron Basinger, Diana Basinger, Christopher Bounds, Jessica Brockert, Brittany Brown

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St. Mary's host to June 13 blood drive

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 12:22pm

The next American Red Cross blood drive in Bluffton is Thursday, June 13.

The drive is from noon until 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in the Large Room, located at 160 N. Spring St.

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Tatarkov, Hector named on ONU dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 21, 2013 - 12:19pm

Two area students were named to the Ohio Northern University dean's list.

Elvira A. Tatarkov, daughter of Andrey and Svetlana Tatarkov, 10970 Phillips Rd, Bluffton, is a junior majoring in biochemistry acs certified.

Lauren R. Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, 111 TR 20, Mount Cory, is a junior majoring in graphic design.

The deans’ list includes students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 grading system.

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Kyle Niermann named All-Mideast Region by D3Baseball.com

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 21, 2013 - 10:32am

Bluffton senior Kyle Niermann (Napoloeon) was one of eight Heartland Conference baseball players to be recognized by D3Baseball.com following the 2013 season.

Niermann became Bluffton's first baseball player to earn D3Baseball.com All-Mideast Region honors. A First Team Heartland Conference selection for the past three seasons, Niermann was named Second Team All-Mideast Region by the ABCA as a junior.

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Dig into Reading - here's all the details of this summer's library program

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 20, 2013 - 10:24pm

Everything you wanted to know about  the Bluffton Public Library's summer program is now posted on The Icon.

This summer's theme, "Dig Into Reading," offers programs for youth through adults. The summer reading program, from early June to late July provides prize for readers. Registration begins on June. 4.

 

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BFR offers youth adventure summer camp and fun fitness class

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 20, 2013 - 9:55pm

BFR Sports and Fitnesss announces two summer programs for youth with sign-up now underway, according to Carole Enneking, director.

Fun Fitness class 

An evening exercise option for youth is being introduced at BFR this June. Kelly Honse will lead Fun Fitness for youth who have completed kindergarten through grade 2. The weekly program will meet on Tuesdays in June from 6-7 p.m. 

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Things get Epic at Shannon Theatre this week

Posted by Reema Bazzy on May 20, 2013 - 9:28pm

Epic (PG) begins showing at the Shannon Theatre on Friday, May 24 and running through Thursday, May 31.

The animated movie is based on William Joyce's childrens book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.

Showtimes are nightly at 7 p,m and 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m and 4 p.m.

All shows are 2D. 

Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn flavor of the month for May is Caramel Nut Cluster.

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