Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2021 - 1:25pm
One of Bluffton's great blue heron's took a stroll on the Buckeye this morning. The Icon photographer attempted unsuccessfully to get a closer look, as you can see in the next photo. The big bird likes solitude. After it realized it was being photographed, it took off to the other bank of the Buckeye, giving us the cold shoulder. Click here for some previous photos of the heron.
The Pirates won for the 5th time in their last 6 games
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2021 - 11:53am
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Host Bluffton used a big second quarter to hang on and defeat Defiance Tinora in a low-scoring Div. III sectional semifinal boys basketball game 41-38 Wednesday night.
The 11th-seeded Pirates trailed 10-7 after the opening stanza as Marcus Grube fired in eight points for the visiting Rams.
But Bluffton responded with a 13-4 second stanza to grab a 20-14 lead at intermission. Kyler Kinn canned two triples in the period for Bluffton, while Nic Essinger added one trey.
Myron Lewis: "This gives us hope that we are getting to the other side." He recommends people who have put off routine physician visits to contact their general practitioners
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 25, 2021 - 9:24am
Myron Lewis, Blanchard Valley Health System president and CEO, reported on Tuesday in a Zoom interview with the Icon that there are currently no covid-19 patients in Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
“This gives us hope that we are getting to the other side,” he said. “Our hospital staff has been on a journey and we appreciate the support from our community and staff.”
He reiterated that the hospital is a safe place and that it is open. He added that many area residents have put off medical procedures during the pandemic.
Danielle Hodges manages Book Reviews on Main Street
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2021 - 4:19pm
Danielle Hodges may have the ideal job for someone who loves to read. In mid-November she became manager of Book Reviews, 123 S. Main St.
The 2005 Bluffton High School and 2009 Bluffton University graduate majored in English and writing.
Relying on a loyal book-loving volunteer staff, Danielle puts in about 10 hours a week at the downtown bookstore. Assisting her are Janie Wireman and Joyce Daniels, both assistant managers.
“We are always looking for volunteers,” she said. “The first requirement is that the volunteer must like books.”
University winter instrumental performance Feb. 28
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 24, 2021 - 3:55pm
Bluffton University’s winter instrumental concert featuring concert band ensembles will be streamed for viewing at www.bluffton.edu/mus starting at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 28.
At 2 p.m., the conductor will do a pre-concert talk with audience members via Zoom. Visit www.bluffton.edu/musfor more information and access to the Zoom meeting.