Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2020 - 10:51am
The Icon's listing of awards at the Allen County Fair did not include Rebekah Hoff's awards received from her two goats with the Future Shepherds 4-H Club. Those awards follow:
Champion - Market Goat Rate of Gain
1st place - Market Goat Meat Class (92 lbs. and above)
2nd place - Senior Goat Showmanship
3rd place - Market Goat Meat Class (84-86 lbs.)
5th place - Market Goat Rate of Gain (for her other goat)
6th place - Sr. Division of Livestock Judging
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2020 - 10:34am
Citizens National Bank announce the promotion of Amber Shough to AVP Treasury Management this week.
In this position she is responsible for analyzing current and potential accounts for cash management improvements and recommending electronic bank products to increase efficiency for business customers.
Amy Yochum, Director of Treasury Management said, “Amber has been a great addition to our team. The customers rely on her knowledge and she makes things easy for them to understand. I’m proud of her advancement with the bank.”
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 3, 2020 - 6:44am
Don and Jodi Brauen's fall gourd open house is this weekend. Located at 7140 Tom Fett Road, Bluffton, hours are:
• Saturday, Sept. 5
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 6
Noon to 3 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2020 - 4:28pm
Ada Icon sports writer, Cort Reynolds had two articles published recently on two different national hoop websites:
• CLICK HERE for his column on the similar careers of Phil Chenier and Phil Smith.
Lots of activities from making your own pirate hat, book discussion, virtual reference desk, just for starters
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2020 - 2:38pm
Summer is over and the Bluffton Public Library has a busy September planned for patrons. Here's the schedule;
The library continues to offer Library Use Appointments when available. Visit the library’s website for more information or call the library at 419-358-5016 with your questions.
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2020 - 2:27pm
Three Bluffton High School seniors reigned in various categories at this year's Allen County Junior Fair. From left, Rebekah Hoff, goat queen; Cierra Ackerman, junior fair queen; and Grace Myers, poultry queen. CLICK HERE for information on these girls and Bluffton champion of champions plus plaque winners. (Photo by Brigette Hoff)