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Major tragedy strikes Justus family; community response underway

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 4:49pm

A major tragedy last week struck a family in the Bluffton school district and a community response is underway to assist them.

The Shawn Justus family of Beaverdam lost their house and all belonging is a house fire on Dec. 18. The residence was on Lincoln Highway between Beaverdam and Cairo.

Beaverdam-Richland Township Fire Department responded to the blaze and called Bluffton and Cairo departments for backup.

The fire was not the only tragedy for the family this year.

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One-half century later, introducing the BHS class of 1965

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 3:39pm

Bluffton Class of 1965 held its 50th class reunion Oct. 2 and 3. A tailgate party was held at the Bluffton town hall during the homecoming parade on Oct.  2. On Saturday class members toured the Slaw Cutter. Saturday evening was the reunion with 54 present from the class of 98.

CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE.

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Bluffton First Mennonite Christmas Eve service begins at 6:30 p.m.

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on December 23, 2015 - 12:07pm

First Mennonite Church will hold a Christmas Eve service of scripture, music and candelighting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

The church is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Parking is plentiful and the church is handicap accessible, with an elevator available at the Jackson Street entrance.

Wanda Stopher is the pastor and Steven Yoder is the associate pastor.

On Sunday, Dec. 27, the church will hold a potluck brunch at 9:15 a.m., with worship to follow at 10:30 a.m. Again, all are encouraged to attend.

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Pirates on defense

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 9:43am

Mitchell Ault  and Nick Friesen of Bluffton guard Wapakoneta players during the second half of the BHS-Wapak boys' game on Dec. 22. The Pirates beat the WLB team 65-55.

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Expect strong, possibly damaging winds tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 23, 2015 - 9:10am

Scattered damaging wind gusts of 50-60 mph 
An AEP Weather Alert: Unseasonably warm, moist air will arrive in AEP’s East Utilities today ahead of an advancing cold front.

This will most likely result in a broken line of strong-severe thunderstorms crossing the utilities this evening into tonight. The winds aloft will be exceptionally strong…making it probable that some of the thunderstorms will mix down damaging wind gusts.

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Santa's appeal leaps Bluffton's generations - our photos are proof

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2015 - 9:49pm

Santa Claus came to town on Saturday. He held court at The Dough Hook.

Funny thing, he has a natural appeal to people of all ages. The Icon offers the following selection of photos as proof. You'll see your friends here, and maybe even yourself.

Watch for a second set of photos from an earlier visit at Bluffton Family Recreation.
 

 

 

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