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Jed Marquart wraps up 33 years of teaching at his alma mater

Posted by Staff on April 26, 2024 - 8:27am

The Ohio Northern University T.J. Smull College of Engineering recently celebrated the career of Dr. Jed Marquart, BSME ’80, ahead of his upcoming retirement after more than 30 years of service to the university.

A native of Bluffton, Ohio, he has had a lifelong affinity for Northwest Ohio. After graduating from ONU, he worked in the engineering workforce and obtained graduate degrees from the University of Dayton. In 1991, he returned home and spent the next 33 years teaching at his beloved alma mater.

“People have always asked me, ‘Do you think about moving somewhere else?’ and I really never have,” Marquart said. “I’ve had people contact me about being a department chair at a different university or something, and I had no interest in going anywhere else.”

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Bluffton Lions report inside, outside projects

Posted by Staff on April 18, 2024 - 10:39am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Lions Club April 2024 newsletter reflects the variety of projects undertaken by our local chapter of Lions International. The newsletter is edited by Barbara Plaugher.

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Bluffton views of the 2024 total solar eclipse

Posted by Staff on April 15, 2024 - 7:39am

April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse photo by Jamie Nygaard. Additional photos follow.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton Icon viewers thoroughly enjoyed the April 8 total solar eclipse as seen from back yards and our local parks. 

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Gary Wetherill recognized for his "long term commitments" to the Bluffton community

Posted by Staff on April 12, 2024 - 10:51am

Pictured L-R) Greg Ring, Mary Ann Ring, Gary Wetherill, Lois Wetherill, Andy Wetherill.

Bluffton Lions celebrate their 2023 Citizen of the Year

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Has it been 20, 30, 40 or more years since you went to high school? Do you remember performing or watching your classmates perform in the school musical? And do you remember who directed the production?

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April 2024 Beaverdam Bunch 4-H report

Posted by Staff on April 11, 2024 - 8:02am

By Rebecca Matthewson

At the Beaverdam Bunch’s second meeting of 2024 we voted for officers. This meeting took place on Monday March 25 and was located in the Bluffton Middle School. Officers that were elected are as follows: President Brook, Vice President Peyton, Secretary Laney, News Reporter Rebecca, Safety Officer Addy, Health Officer Lyla, Recreation leaders Jace and Kaylyn. 

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March 2024 BHS Student of the Month is Isabella Stechschulte

Posted by Staff on April 7, 2024 - 6:00am

The March 2024 student of the Month at Bluffton High School is Isabella Stechschulte, a senior with a 4.000 GPA. She is the daughter of Amanda and Bob Stechschulte of Bluffton. 

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