Pirates outscored the Knights 39-22 after halftime
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 3:26pm
By Cort Reynolds
CONVOY - Visiting Bluffton rode a 22-9 third quarter outburst to defeat defending state champion Crestview 58-40 in Northwest Conference boys basketball play Friday night.
Bluffton led only 19-18 after a low-scoring first half. But the Pirates outscored the Knights 39-22 after halftime to win going away.
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 3:19pm
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Tournament host Bluffton finished a solid sixth at the 11-team Allen County Invitational wrestling meet this past Saturday.
Powerhouse Allen East won the tournament crown with 400.5 points. The Mustangs far out-distanced second-place Spencerville (215), with Shawnee in third (210).
The Pirates ended up with 125 points to tie Elida for sixth.
Pirate freshman Thayne Kleman went 3-0 with three pins at 106 lbs. to win his bracket title.
Designed for the absolute, last-minute shopper of a Bluffton gift
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 2:12pm
The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's three ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the final Icon Day of Christmas.
Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic versions of Gilenya, a multiple sclerosis (MS) medication.
Gilenya (fingolimod) is used to treat adults with relapsing forms of MS. This medication is available in capsule form. The FDA initially approved this drug in 2010, but it has only been available as a brand-name medication — until now.
This month, the FDA approved three applications for generic Gilenya. A generic version means a more affordable treatment option.
Designed for the last-minute shoppers of Bluffton gifts
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 21, 2019 - 2:51pm
The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's four ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the 3rd Icon Day of Christmas.
Shannon Theatre, 119 S. Main St.
Purchase a book of eight (2D) movie passes for $20. These prices last through Dec. 23.
By Sue Scheckelhoff, RN Beyond MedSpa
Cryolipolysis, better known as CoolSculpting, is a process of freezing fat. For individuals with healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle, cryolipolysis is a safe and effective way to reduce excess fat. CoolSculpting is not a weight-loss treatment but is for individuals at or near their ideal body weight, who want to reduce stubborn fat pockets in one or more of the nine treatment areas approved by the Food and Drug Administration.