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Did you see this?

In the Icon's on-going search for interesting Bluffton photos, we couldn't pass up this one. Joan Fredrick of Boutique 415 is always willing to try something different. This is truly an eye-catcher. Check out the next photo to view the larger window at 415 N. Main St.

More Responsible Restart Ohio opening dates listed

Invoving child care, campgrounds, gyms, fitness centers, sports leagues, pools

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, on May 15 provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan. 

CHILD CARE: MAY 31

Beginning Sunday, May 31, childcare providers in Ohio will be permitted to reopen if these providers can meet required safety protocols. 

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Doris Fuerstenau died on her 99th birthday

Doris Lillian (Krause) Fuerstenau, 99, died on her birthday, at 4:30 a.m., May 7, 2020. She moved to Ohio, near her son, Mark and his family, last October, when she was no longer physically able to remain in her own home. She was originally from Richmond, Michigan.

Born on May 7, 1921, to Herman and Wilhelmina (Killian) Krause, She married Charles Fuerstenau and they were married for 69 years. He died in 2009.

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My awesome teacher - Mrs. Steinmetz

Harper Maple, Bluffton first grader, created this drawing of her teacher, Mrs. Steinmetz.

Teacher Appreciation Week was May 4-8. In cooperation with the Bluffton PTO, the Icon is posting drawings of elementary teachers created by elementary students. 

The Icon invites all elementary students to submit a drawing of a teacher. Send to: [email protected].

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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Cam Shumaker

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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Today's BHS seniors in the spotlight

Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors.  Students will be featured in a four-set random order. 

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