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Community vacation Bible school July 19-23

Seven area churches are again partnering in the community-wide vacation Bible school program. This year’s event will be hosted by Bluffton Presbyterian Church July 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. Children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome to attend, at no cost. Children need not be attenders of any of the seven churches.

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State Rep Bob Cupp plans legislative update May 4 at library

State Representative Bob Cupp will hold a legislative update meeting at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, at the Bluffton Public Library.  Cupp represents the 4th Ohio House district, which is comprised of all of Allen County.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Cupp will provide a brief update on legislative activity in the Ohio General Assembly during the first four months of this year.  He will then be available to listen to public concerns and ideas regarding pending legislation or other topics that may be of interest to attendees.

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Former state representative Matthew Huffman to participate in Ebenezer National Day of Prayer event

All are invited to attend a National Day of Prayer program on Thursday, May 7, at 7: pm. in the Crossroads Ministry Center at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Rd., Bluffton.

The event will include music and prayer, and will feature special guest Matt Huffman, former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Ohio House of Representatives. 

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It'll be a busy May at the Bluffton Public Library

Bluffton Public Library announces its May 2015 programs, opportunities, and services.  Programs are open to the public, but when noted below, require registration.

Bluffton University awards faculty grants, sabbaticals

Mike Edmiston to retire after 37 years as a faculty member

Bluffton University faculty members were recognized at the academic year-end Dean’s Reception for grants, sabbaticals and other development opportunities that they have been awarded.

The following faculty have received summer 2015 Bluffton University Research Center grants, which provide $3,000 and up to $600 for research-related expenses:

W.C. Fields entertains at May Senior Citizen dinner

W.C. Fields will entertain members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center during the 6 p.m., Monday, May 11, monthly dinner meeting. The Icon doesn't know the specifics, but it looks like a pretty interesting program. Ted’s Market will cater the meal. Walter T. Miller will receive his life membership at the dinner as he turns 90 in May.

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