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BHS grad, Trevor Bassitt, DII national indoor men's track athlete of the year

At Bluffton HS he was NWC track athlete of the year and was state meet champ
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2020 - 4:57pm

Bluffton High School track and field standout Trevor Bassitt now of Ashland University was named the National Men’s Track Athlete of the Year for the 2020 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field season by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

This is the second time in the past three years and the fourth time overall that an athlete from Ashland has earned this honor (Myles Pringle, 2018; Drew Windle, 2013-2014).

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Sports
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Help fill the Little Free Pantry

Use of The Little Free Pantry at Bluffton Presbyterian Church has increased dramatically since the pandemic
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2020 - 4:41pm

Use of The Little Free Pantry at Bluffton Presbyterian Church, on the sidewalk across from Family Dollar, has increased dramatically since the pandemic.  

The church invites the community to help keep it filled.

Consider donating peanut butter, juice boxes/pouches, canned pastas, canned
meats, bagged noodles, rice, beans, breakfast bars, cereals, powdered milk and bread.  

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Worship
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Scavenger hunt

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2020 - 4:32pm

Here's Hayden Liebrecht, Bluffton first grader in Mrs. Huffman’s class Zooming in with classmaters on  a fun scavenger hunt. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

 

 

 

 

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COVID-19: What you need to know

Information provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2020 - 6:38am

This story is provided by the ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.
COVID-19 continues to make headlines. Here's what you need to know.

Now considered a pandemic, COVID-19 has been reported across the US. If you haven't done so already, it's time to learn some need-to-know information about this disease.

What Are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms include the following:
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

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Health Services
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Spectrum Salon staying in contact with its customers

Taking orders and making deliveries
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 4, 2020 - 6:03am

Spectrum Salon, 422 N. Main St., Bluffton, can take orders for product needs of customers, according to Mandy Kinn, shop owner.

“If you need a product, place an order via direct message, email, or phone message at Spectrum Salon by 5 p.m. on Thursday’s each week. We can deliver it to your doorstep on Friday,” she said.

She added that once your order is placed the salon will contact you concerning your payment, which will insure confirmation of your order.

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Business
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Icon's error: Parks are open

All playgrounds, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and shelter houses are closed
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2020 - 8:49pm

The Icon’s announcement eariler today about Bluffton parks closing was in error.

Here is the officially-worded announcement from the Village of Bluffton:

Effective Friday April 3 2020, all playgrounds, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and shelter houses at all Village of Bluffton Parks are closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  

All parks and paths will remain open daily. 

While we understand that this may cause an inconvenience to our residents, this is being done with your health and safety in mind.  

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Regional news
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