Why is the Bluffton football field called Harmon Field?
The answer is nearly 100 years old.
The Harmon Field we know today was originally intended to be a playground in the early 1920s. And, it soon grew from a playground to include a football field and much more.
It was one of a number of such parks in Ohio established by William E. Harmon, New York philanthropist, who was a native of Lebanon, Ohio.
By Greg Denecker
Bluffton school superintendent – The summer newsletter is attached
at the bottom of this story –
We are excited to be welcoming over 1,200 students into our district on the first day of school, whether in person or in our remote learning platform.
How do we regulate our emotions in times of uncertainty? 2020 has been a year that many of us wish would come to an end. A pandemic that has people fearful, neighbors arguing and everyone forced to socially isolate. Watching a volatile market take staccato breaths while playing with our life savings and retirement.
This column is provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.
Kidney stones may be small, but they can pack a lot of pain. Read on to find out how you can reduce your chance of developing kidney stones.
Kidney stones form in the kidneys and can cause discomfort and pain. They can be small, but large ones can become stuck in the urinary tract, blocking the flow of urine and causing intense pain.
Here are Allen County Junior Fair results from the Beaverdam Bunxh 4-H Club. Other local clubs or persons receiving awards in open class many email results to: [email protected]
Braeden Ackerman
Pen of 2 Meat Chickens – A, Third Place Junior Poultry Showmanship
Cierra Ackerman
2020 Allen County Junior Fair Queen
Livestock Judging Contest – Second Place Senior Division
Pen of 2 Meat Chickens – A
Pantry Panic – A, First Place/County Plaque Winner
Story by Joanne Niswander
Photos by Chelsey Bassett
Despite the restrictions that the corona virus has put on many of our regular activities, the butterfly project at Maple Crest has been thriving as usual this summer.
The only exception is that the only people who are privileged to visit the project this summer are the Maple Crest independent living residents and staff.
For those readers who have not heard of our ongoing summer project (one that began at Maple Crest way back in 2007) let me fill you in.
Icon viewers:
It was nice to read about the "old swimming hole" on Riley Creek. My brothers Russell and Jim and some local friends spent a lot of days in the water just before the dam. I appreciate keeping up with the Bluffton Icon. We lived at 327 Cherry St. and then moved to Colorado in 1953.
Thanks forthe memory.
Dave Scoles
Oro Valley, Arizona
Bluffton police remind residents of two street paving projects on Saturday that will restrict traffic:
• Paving scheduled on Washington Street from Jackson to Thurman taking place Saturday through Tuesday, There will be no street parking in this area during that time.
• Paving work scheduled around the fire department on North Main during the same period. Parking will be restricted in that area.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis team lost to visiting Wapakoneta 5-0 on a warm Wednesday evening.
The defeat dropped the Lady Pirate record to 1-4.
Bluffton senior Olivia Barnes lost a close second singles match in a third-set tiebreaker to 10 points, 10-5. She split the first two sets with senior Ellie Schroer of Wapak 6-4, 4-6.
The number two doubles duo of freshmen Caitlyn Couch and Brooke Camper also fought hard but dropped a third set tiebreak, 10-4.
