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9-year-old Bluffton girl plays lead child's role in sold out Freed Center Holiday Spectacular

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 17, 2011 - 1:16pm
Courtney McLaughlin

Is there such a thing as a familar dramatic role for a nine-year-old? In this case, yes, and the actor is a Bluffton elementary student.

Bluffton fourth grader Courtney McLaughlin plays the role of the main child in this weekend's 17th annual Holiday Spectacular performed at The Freed Center at Ohio Northern University.

This is the second year, in fact, that she has played this role. In last year's performance she became the first child in the performance to have her own solo.

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Elizabeth Nisly Bluffton's spelling bee champ; Douglas Nester runner-up

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 4:50pm

Elizabeth Nisly will represent Bluffton Middle School in the Allen County spelling bee for the second year in a row. The eighth grader won her second Bluffton Middle School spelling bee on Nov. 15.

The win advances her to the county spelling bee, which she won last year. Nisly had lots of competition this year as it took 108 words, 45 minutes and 15 rounds before her lone standing challenger, Douglas Nester, eventually misspelled "immaculate."

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COSI brings "alien eyes" and more to the elementary

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 4:19pm

COSI on Wheels came from outer space to the Bluffton elementary on Nov. 15. The theme "Astounding Astronomy" took students into an outer space adventure.

Here are some Bluffton third graders involved in several of the hands-on science experiments.

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15 minutes with Dr. Kathleen Herrmann

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 10:48am
From left: Kylene Maroon, Dorothy Herrman, Kathleen Herrmann, Kedryn Marquart

You graduated from BHS in 1972, correct?

Yes, and my classmates were wonderful friends; we had some great experiences and a number of us have reconnected on Facebook sincethe passing of Rosie Rodabaugh Dolan in 2010.

I am sure I remember watching you twirl with fire during half-time shows. When did you start twirling lessons? Can you still twirl a baton? Were you also a dancer?

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Pure "madness" in Founders Hall as basketball season begins

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 16, 2011 - 4:08am

It was pure madness in Founders Hall on Sunday night.

Bluffton University held its annual Midnight Madness event, launching the collegiate men's and women's NCAA Division III basketball seasons.

During the evening members of the men's and women's university basketball teams were introduced. And there was lots more.

Other events included dunk competitions and similar competitions. Bluffton Icon intern Jordan Howe captured the event on video.

It was an interesting way to launch the final season of intercollegiate basketball in Founders Hall.

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Jim Dillman wins Icon's NFL weekly contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 15, 2011 - 5:44pm

The winner of Week 10 of the Icon's NFL Contest is Jim Dillman . Jim accumulated 9 points this week.

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