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Ohio Wesleyan slips past Beavers

Loss drops Bluffton to 6-2

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Ohio Wesleyan University on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to take on the Battling Bishops in a non-conference tilt.

After coming back from an 11-point deficit, the Beavers were unable to finish off the comeback bid. The visitors came up just short, 68-63, in their final matchup before the holiday tournament. Bluffton slipped to 6-2 overall, while OWU improved to 5-4 on the season.

Sandhill cranes passing over Bluffton

At least one large flock of sandhill cranes was spotted recently in the skies over Bluffton.

To be more exact it's a construction, dance, sedge, siege or swoop of cranes  – not a flock.

Jodi Brauen shared this photo and the Icon has heard from other viewers that they have also spotted these large birds in the area.

Click here for a YouTube video (not taken in Bluffton, but give you a better idea of what to watch for in area skies).

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Meet December's BHS student of the month

Zachary Taylor hopes to pursue sports broadcasting

Zachary Taylor, a Bluffton High School senior, is the December BHS student of the month.

He is a member of the BHS National Honor Society. He along with Mr. Rackley broadcasted the BHS football games on the radio for the past two seasons. Zach is on the BHS soccer team and also plays club soccer. He is a manager for the boys' basketball team and is on a bowling league.

He received the Pirate award in basketball his junior year and in soccer this year. He received an Academic Letter his sophomore and junior year and is on track to receive one his senior year.

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Star Wars: The rise of Skywalker premieres tonight at Shannon Theatre

Star Wars: The rise of Skywalker, the saga comes to an end, opens Thursday, Dec. 19, with two showings at the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and both shows are 3D. Show times are 7 and 9:30 p.m.

Premiere shows on Thursday are at 7:00 & 9:30PM, and both shows are in 3D.

Shows Friday 12/20:
7:00PM (2D) 
9:30PM (3D)

Shows Sat thru Monday 12/21  - 12/23: 
1:00PM & 7:00PM (2D)
4:00PM & 9:30PM (3D)

Tuesday & Wednesday 12/24 & 12/25: CLOSED

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Marcia Lodemeier was a former resident of Bluffton

Former Bluffton resident, Marcia Ann Lodermeier, 70, of Sunbury, Ohio, died on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at the OSU Medical Center.

She was a retired physical therapy assistant having worked at both Lima Memorial and St. Rita’s Hospitals in Lima. 

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More Bluffton Christmas gift options!

Boutique 415, Bluffton, offers two local artists' works for shoppers looking for Bluffton-made Christmas gifts.

• Eric Rayle of Beaver Street Wood Turning creates crafted wooden bowels, ring holders, vases and ornaments. 

Jenny Frankart, of Rustic Bendz creates unique handmade spoon jewelry.

The shop also has gift certificates, and a holiday special offer at both Boutique 415 and Polished includes the following:

• Spend $50 get $10 free
• Spend $75 get $15 free
• Spend $125 get $25 free

Boutique 415 is located at 415 N. Main St., Bluffton.

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