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Elementary students raise $1,280.88 for adopt-a-family program

"Small change" helps four families with food and gifts on Dec. 25
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 4:00pm

Lots of small change added up to $1,280.88 in this year’s elementary Coins for Kids! collection, according to Christine McCafferty, elementary teacher.

“Elementary students started the coin collection on Dec. 2 and it continued until Dec. 17, she told The Icon.

During that this time, the students collected coins and dollars and put them in their grade level jar located in the elementary lobby.

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People
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PromoCares Program selects 3 new charities to support

5% of product sales will assist organizations in Ottawa, Findlay and Lima
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 3:36pm

PromoHits Ltd., of Bluffton announced selection of three local charities to support during the first six months of 2020 through its PromoCares inititive, according to Melinda Bowden, owner.

"We are committing to donating 5% of our total product sales next year to local charities," she said. 

In November, Bowden invited customers to nominate local charities to benefit from the program during January to June 2020. 

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Business
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Make that two years a row for BHS over Crestview

Pirates outscored the Knights 39-22 after halftime
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 3:26pm

By Cort Reynolds
CONVOY - Visiting Bluffton rode a 22-9 third quarter outburst to defeat defending state champion Crestview 58-40 in Northwest Conference boys basketball play Friday night.

Bluffton led only 19-18 after a low-scoring first half. But the Pirates outscored the Knights 39-22 after halftime to win going away.

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Sports
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Freshman Thayne Kleman 1st at 106

Bluffton matmen 6th at county meet
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 3:19pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Tournament host Bluffton finished a solid sixth at the 11-team Allen County Invitational wrestling meet this past Saturday.

Powerhouse Allen East won the tournament crown with 400.5 points. The Mustangs far out-distanced second-place Spencerville (215), with Shawnee in third (210).

The Pirates ended up with 125 points to tie Elida for sixth.

Pirate freshman Thayne Kleman went 3-0 with three pins at 106 lbs. to win his bracket title. 

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On the final day of Icon Christmas

Designed for the absolute, last-minute shopper of a Bluffton gift
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 22, 2019 - 2:12pm

The Icon scrunched the 12 Days of Christmas into the 5 Icon Days of Christmas, in honor of those last-minute shoppers who want to shop local. Here's three ideas, plus one bonus idea, for the final Icon Day of Christmas.

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Regional news
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FDA approves generics of multiple sclerosis Rx

Posted by LizGH on December 22, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic versions of Gilenya, a multiple sclerosis (MS) medication.

Gilenya (fingolimod) is used to treat adults with relapsing forms of MS. This medication is available in capsule form. The FDA initially approved this drug in 2010, but it has only been available as a brand-name medication — until now.

This month, the FDA approved three applications for generic Gilenya. A generic version means a more affordable treatment option.

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Health Services
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