Alice Marie Epley, 80, passed away November 16, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Alice was born September 6, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Myron and Lena (Shank) Brenneman. On July 20, 1963 she married Darrel Alvin Epley who preceded her in death on December 13, 2013.
UPDATE: Consolation and championship game times on November 20 have been corrected.
This weekend, Bluffton will once again tip off the girls basketball season by hosting the annual four-team McDonald's Holiday Tournament.
The Lady Pirates will face local rival Cory-Rawson in the second semifinal Friday night, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. The Hornet girls are the defending tournament champion.
The first semifinal contest between Allen East and Arlington will start at 6 p.m.
The third-place consolation contest will take place Saturday at 1:30 p.m. (UPDATED)
Bluffton University will host a Jazz Ensemble concert from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Under the direction of Dr. Bo Young Kang, the first half of the concert will feature vocalists performing a variety of jazz, movie and musical pieces composed by Cole Porter, David Foster, Irving Kahal and more.
Conducted by Dr. Andrew Lieberman, the Jazz Ensemble will perform two classic Count Basie tunes written by Sammy Nestico as well as two modern jazz selections written by Michael Kocour and Maria Schneider.
It wasn’t much, but it was white and frozen. The first snow of the season fell on Sunday, November 14, briefly accumulating in the Bluffton area. The Icon offers the following refresher on preparing for winter.
Bluffton University is launching a search for a new head coach for the football program. Aaron Krepps’ position as head football coach was not renewed after serving in that role for four seasons.
“After four seasons we have not seen significant success on the field or in the direction of the program,” said Phill Talavinia, vice president for student life and athletics. “I want to thank Coach Krepps for his leadership with the football team over the last four seasons and wish him and his family all the best.”
Bluffotn University Junior Jake Baumgartner (Toledo/Start) has been named the Heartland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week after helping kick the Beavers to victory on Saturday.
Baumgartner was a perfect 3-of-3 on field goals and 3-of-3 on PAT's for 12 points as Bluffton put 'The Hammer' down on rival Defiance! He also kicked off six times with a 51.7 yards per kick average, including two touchbacks.
Entries in the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District 2021 Nature Photography Contest--including Bluffton scenes and photographers--can now be viewed on Flickr. A record 305 photos were entered in the contest.
A Graveside Service for Kathleen Mikkelsen will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, with William Herr officiating.
Kathleen passed away on October 31, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., is extending this invitation to its second at-home fundraising event:
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we at the library strive to continue to serve the public keeping in mind our duty to protect the health of our community where we are able.
