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1969 Bluffton High School cross country team, front row from left, Mike Hilty, Bill McKibben, Tim Boehr, James Pannabecker, Larry Diller, Ryan Hobley, Louis Burkholder.

Standing from left, Richard Corbett, coach, Bill Brauen, Charles Montgomery, Allan Birchnaugh, Ricky Lones, Carl Snare, Terry Huber, Larry Huber, Robert McCafferty and Robert Hilty, assistant coach.

Thanks for information from Mike Hilty, the Icon can update more of Bluffton High School’s cross country state meet history.

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Here are the results of last week's Bluffton Icon poll. This week's poll asks: "Which state's election results surprised you the most. 

Click here to take the new poll.

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Thomas Lynn Klingler, 67, died Nov. 6, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Tom was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Clyde and Alberta (Reams) Klingler.  

Tom was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He retired as a sergeant with the Delphos Police Department. Tom was a member of the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471 and the American Legion where he served as a past commander. He  served in U.S. National Guard and enjoyed boating.  

You'll find it along Riley Creek on Thurman Street

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What is the oldest structure in the village of Bluffton? And, what was its use?

The structure could pre-date Shannon, meaning it was here when the very first settlers called this area Croghan in the 1830s.

The structure is on the Riley Creek bank at the bend of Thurman Street, across from the EMS building.  

It is the remains of a lime kiln and ashery used in making soap.

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The autumn sun casts an artistic shadow on a bike in one of the new downtown Bluffton bike racks. Bikers will find parking spots in the alley north of Ryan DeMarco's Edward Jones office, at the town hall and in the alley by Book ReView. The bike racks are a program in partnership with the village, Allen County Creating Healthy Communities, Bluffton Lions Foundation, Patriotic Concrete and Masteerpiece Signs and Graphics.

First quarter elementary list

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Here's the Bluffton Elementary first-quarter honor roll for 2020-21 school year.

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