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Kyle Leatherman, MS principal, accepts Liberty Benton post

Bluffton school board interviews candidates May 29 and May 30
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2019 - 2:45pm

Kyle Leatherman, Bluffton middle school principal, announced his resignation from the Bluffton Schools, effective this summer.

He has accepted a position as principal of Liberty Benton Middle School, starting on Aug. 1.  Prior to coming to Bluffton, he was a teacher at Gibsonburg from 2007 to 2013. He is a Heidelberg College graduate and obtained his principal licensure in Education from the University of Findlay.

“This is a family decision,” he told the Icon. “My family lives in the Liberty Benton school district.”

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Public Meetings
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Parade watcher

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 29, 2019 - 12:26pm

Emma Wilmetti, 5, daughter of Ashlie and Tim Wilmetti, watch the Memorial Day parade in Bluffton. (Jamie Nygaard photo)

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15 minutes with Jordan Cluts

From BHS to NASA
Posted by LizGH on May 28, 2019 - 3:00pm

Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock
The class of 2019 graduated on May 25 at Bluffton High School's 138th commencement. As part of their send off, we look back to past BHS valedictorians for a little encouragement and perspective.

The Icon caught up with Jordan Cluts, who was valedictorian of the class of 2008.

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People
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BVHS host ‘HeartSmart’ presentation on June 20

Part of "Live and Learn" series
Posted by LizGH on May 28, 2019 - 1:14pm

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “HeartSmart,” a presentation of the “Live and Learn” series, to educate the community about heart health. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium of Blanchard Valley Hospital, located at 1900 South Main Street, Findlay.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a health fair featuring informational booths, screenings and more until 11:30 a.m. Boxed lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. and a panel discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Time to remove Household Hazardous Waste from your home

Posted by LizGH on May 28, 2019 - 12:00pm

The North Central Ohio Waste Management District (NCOWM) office is now open to receive your household hazardous waste (HHW). The District's office, located on 215 Shawnee Road, Lima, offers household hazardous waste recycling to households only and electronic waste recycling to residents and businesses in Allen and Hardin Counties. By utilizing NCOWM district's services, you are keeping harmful items out of landfill. 

What is household hazardous waste?

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Regional news
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Guide to the best cinnamon rolls in town

Posted by LizGH on May 28, 2019 - 6:00am

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Are all cinnamon rolls created equal?
Here's the guide to the best cinnamon rolls in Bluffton.

If what you love about cinnamon rolls is the moist, yeast dough, then head over to the Twisted Whisk for the moistest, tightly rolled rolls in town. These cinnamon rolls are the trademark of Sam Erter, co-owner of the cafe.

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