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So, you think you know Bluffton - the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 5, 2020 - 6:08am

Where is the fire escape? On College Hall at Bluffton University.

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Committee now in session

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 4:55pm

That's correct. It's a committee of vultures. Or, if you'd rather, a kettle or wake of vultures. Technically a kettle refers to the birds in flight. The wake is during lunch. The committee meeting is what we are watching in this photo taken by Dave Benroth. Bluffton is home to this committee.

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It's U6 soccer and 3rd-4th grade volleyball time

BFR accepting registrations until Aug. 17
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 4:43pm

Bluffton Family Recreation is now accepting registrations for its fall U6 soccer leagues, and its third and fourth grade developmental volleyball leagues, according to Amy Byers, BFR sports coordinator. 

Registration deadline for both is Monday, Aug. 17. Click here to register.

“BFR is working hard to stay up to date with the current protocols to provide a safe opportunity for young athletes to participate in their favorite sports,” Byers added.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 2:01pm

So, you think you know Bluffton? Is there really a fire escape in the village? Watch the Icon tomorrow for the location.

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Regional news
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No Fall Festival this year

But, it will return in 2021
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 1:22pm

What would have been the Bluffton community’s 17th annual Fall Festival has been cancelled due to the ongoing threat of Coronavirus.  

Usually taking place on the fourth Saturday of September, Fall Festival Committee members have been monitoring the situation and discussing plans for weeks, and ultimately came to the difficult decision to cancel the event.  

All participating organizations have expressed their desire to continue the Festival in 2021.

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Events
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Several new Help Wanted ads now on the Icon's Classified Page

Local openings for part-time and full-time
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 12:51pm

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons.

These range from part-time to full-time openings and include:
• New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center
• Bluffton University
• Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
• GROB Systems
• Mercy Health
• Machine operators through Patrick Staffing
• Bluffton law office
• Viva Maria Pizza and Pasta
• The Dough Hook
• Wendy’s Restaurant
• Blanchard Valley Heath Systems
• Ohio Northern University
• Ohio Means Jobs

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Business
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