The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 2 (two) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of October 2022.
A total of 12 fatalities resulting from traffic crashes have occurred so far this year. One fatality recorded for this month was a result of a crash that took place in September.
The 36th annual Blaze of Lights holiday celebration is scheduled for Saturday, November 26 in downtown Bluffton, Ohio.
Activities on November 26 include
Small Business Saturday specials at downtown businesses
NEW: Carolers on Main Street prior to the parade
5:00 p.m. - One of the largest holiday parades in the area begins on Snider Rd. and travels up Main to College Ave.
Following the parade, entertainers will perform on the main stage at Main and Cherry; the Christmas story will be read, an honoree will light the Ream display
Santa will visit with children
NEW: Allen County RTA Trolley will provide tours past decorated homes.
NEW: Blaze After Lighting heated tent on Vine St. with refreshments and entertainment
The Blaze After Lighting is a new feature that will open after the lights are turned on at the Bluffton Presbyterian Church yard. It will feature beer, bourbon pours, spiced wine, hot chocolate, food vendors and live jazz music by The Jerry Szabo Trio and The Pinup Project, all under a heated tent on Vine Street.
The Bluffton girls basketball team tips off its 2022-23 season by hosting the annual Lewis Family McDonald's Holiday tournament this Friday and Saturday.
The Lady Pirates will play Arlington in the second semifinal Friday at approximately 7:30 p.m., or 15 minutes after the first semifinal game.
Allen East will face off against Cory-Rawson in the first semi Friday at 6 p.m.
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Women’s basketball opener
On Saturday, November 12, the Bluffton University women's basketball team scored early and often in a season-opening 77-36 home win over Wooster that wasn't even that close. Bluffton stands 1-0, while Wooster is 0-2 on the young season.
By Paula Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor-owner
On Friday, November 11, I posted an item noting that the Icon office would be closed for the day. It is part of my new scheme to schedule a few days off while the Icons provide fresh content every day. The item resulted in a letter that opened, “You FINALLY have identified yourself….”
Perhaps this would be a good time to reintroduce myself.
UPDATE: Please note that reservations for this meeting were due last week.
Annual meeting is part of the November agenda
This article is an excerpt from the Golden Age News for November 2022.
At 6:00 p.m. on Monday, November 14, members of the Bluffton Senior Citizens center will enjoy a monthly dinner meeting with a meal catered by Ted's Market and a program provided by local historian Fred Steiner. The emcee will be Deb Beer.
The meal will be shredded beef, scalloped potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and cheese cake.
