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Robert Hower was a Bluffton grad; taught arts at Bath

Army veteran, serving in Korean conflict
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 21, 2020 - 3:52pm

Robert W. Hower, 92, died Nov. 21, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Bob was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Bedminster, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Clara (Schwartz) Hower. He married A. Jean Roark Hower who preceded him in death.

Bob graduated from Bangor High School in Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Bluffton College and later his teaching certificate from Ohio Northern University. 

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Detecting breast cancer early

Regular self-exams can help detect cancer earlier
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 21, 2020 - 6:33am

This column is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Performing regular breast self-exams can make all the difference in women's health.

That's why adult women are often advised to perform a breast self-exam at least once a month.

Here's what you need to know about detecting breast cancer.

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Health Services
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BFR has openings in Good Eats camp on Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:59pm

There's still time to register your 5-to-12-year-ol in Bluffton Family Recreation's Good Eats Camp," according to Daniel Tinch of BFR.

The camp take place from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at BFR, 215 Snider Road. Cost is $20 for members and $40 for non-members.

Registration deadline is noon on Monday. Click here to register.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Marcus Barnett worked at Tower Automotive for 37 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:46pm

Marcus Barnett, 64, died on Nov. 19, 2020 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Marcus was born Dec.18, 1955 in Ivyton, Kentucky, to the late Noah and Avenell (Perkins) Barnett. On March 2, 1974, he married Barbara Dudgeon Barnett who survives.

Marcus worked at Tower International in Bluffton for 37 years and was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Mt. Cory.  .

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Obituaries
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One week and counting

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:41pm

Can you believe that the Blaze of Lights is one week away. Watch the Icon all week as it features all the activities of this year's Blaze that takes a new spin on things. Our total coverage begins on Sunday afternoon and continues until the Blaze lights turn on. 

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Bluffton people you know - Tiffany Gleason at MHCO

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2020 - 2:23pm

Welcome to a new Icon feature titled "Bluffton people you know." The weekly feature will spotlight community residents in the work place. 

The series begins featuring staff members of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. Tiffany Gleason is our first feature.

Businesses interested in participating in this feature may contact the Icon at [email protected]  to become apart of this free series.

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