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Riley Creek's namesake Captain James Riley visits Bridenbaugh School Saturday a.m.

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 8, 2014 - 10:23pm

Sea Captain James Riley will visit the Bridenbaugh School, rural Pandora Saturday, Aug. 9.  According, Dr. Darrell Groman, local authority on Captain Riley, the famous captain will lead a discussion at 10 a.m. 

“History Comes Alive! with Little – Known Geographical and Historical Facts of Riley Creek and How the Creek was Named.” … From Riley Creek Baptist Church in  Orange Township, Hancock County to Riley Creek United Methodist Church in Ottawa Township, Putnam County. 

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Wanda Brown of Ada had worked at Triplett

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 8, 2014 - 10:16pm

Wanda J. Brown,  82, died on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014 at 5:47 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in Hancock County, Ohio to Charles R. and Frances (Marquart) Gossman and they preceded her in death. She was formerly married to Russell Brown from 1950 to 1975 and he survives in Ada.

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Meet lifeguard Jessica Brockert

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 8, 2014 - 3:37pm

Jessica Brockert is part of the busy staff of managers and lifeguards at the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Stay tuned to the Icon for daily photos of staff members.

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Mr. Football Pirate

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2014 - 5:50pm

You'll start seeing this coach on the sidelines of Harmon Field this year as he directs the Bluffton High School varsity football team. Kyle Cutnaw, in his first year at BHS, give the team a pep talk following the morning portion of two-a-days.

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Class of 1954 - 60 years later

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2014 - 5:22pm

The Bluffton High School class held its 60th reunion on June 21 in Marbeck Center. The reunion photos show class members and spouses. Class members are in bold face:

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Standing from left, Daryl Badertscher, Richard Swineford, Bill Ramseyer, Mary (Burry) Ramseyer, Anne (Thomas) Bucher, Tom Bucher, Esther (Hofstetter) Bicker, David Bicker, Nancy (Steiner) Reichenbach,  Ed Reichenbach, Lou (Moser) Geiger, Mike Geiger.

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Meet the Bluffton High School class of 1954...60 years later

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2014 - 5:12pm

Dwight Eisenhour was president when these students graduated from Bluffton High School as its class of 1954.

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The class held its 60th reunion on June 21 in Marbeck Center. The reunion photos show class members and spouses. Class members are in bold face:

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