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Bluffton boys epic run ends in state finals 

Ozer hat trick leads Wellington to 4-0 win
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2019 - 1:24pm

An announced crowd of 6,542 attended the game under an overcast sky amid 55-degree temperatures. 

Story by Cort Reynolds
18 Photos by Marvin Foster
COLUMBUS - The Bluffton boys soccer team had its magical run to the Div. III state finals end Sunday in MAPFRE Stadium at the feet of Columbus Wellington, 4-0.

Bluffton finished its historic season 18-3-2 with the defeat at the 20,000-seat home of the Columbus Crew. It was their third consecutive contest against a team ranked in the top five in the state poll. 

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Food pantry's wish list as holidays approach

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2019 - 6:58am

The Bluffton Community Assistance Program has the following needs for its food pantry with the holidays approaching.

Lotions
Shampoos
Toothpaste
TP
Paper towels
Macaroni and Cheese
CREAMY peanut butter
Tuna
Canned chicken or beef
Chunky Soups, especially Campbells
Cream of mushroom Soup
Cream of chicken soup
Canned peaches, pears, pineapple, and mandarin oranges
Apple Sauce

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Regional news
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Bluffton Icon hosts 2 free shows of "It's a Wonderful Life" on Nov. 29

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2019 - 6:29am

If “It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of your all-time favorite Christmas movies, you are in luck.

For the third holiday season, Bluffton Icon will sponsor two free showings of the 1946 classic featuring the all-star cast of James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore on Friday, Nov. 29, at the Shannon Theatre, Bluffton.

The free showings are at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and are kickoffs to this year’s Blaze of Lights event.

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University concert features chamber ensembles

Nov. 14 in Yoder Recital Hall
Posted by Icon K on November 11, 2019 - 6:00am

Bluffton University’s Chamber Ensembles will perform a fall concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday Nov. 14, in Yoder Recital Hall.

The Low Brass Ensemble, of three trombones and a tuba, will perform brass staples as well as selections originally written for other instruments.

Under the direction of Dr. Roy Couch, pieces include “An English Folksong Suite” arranged by John Hilfiger, “Salut d’Amour” by Edward Elgar and “In Memoriam” by Raymond Premru.

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Bluffton University
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Here's the team that won your heart

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2019 - 9:38pm

Bluffton High School's boys' soccer team had an incredible ride in 2019...all the way to Columbus Crew stadium and the Division III state finals. The Pirates brought home the Silver and the community says, "Congrats on a great season." (Jamie Nygaard photo)

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Several Veterans Day programs planned in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 10, 2019 - 7:49pm

Here are the Bluffton American Legion Post 382 ceremonies planned for  Veterans Day in Bluffton.

Cheryl and Thom Craig and Larry Core will be at the Bluffton Elementary School at 8:15 a.m. to show 4th graders the correct procedure on folding the American flag. Students will participate.

Members of Bluffton American Legion Post 382, Boy Scouts and Bluffton High School students will meet in the gym at 8 a.m. for a ceremony about Veterans Day. 

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