Bluffton hosts Ottawa-Glandorf and Wapakoneta on December 11
By Cort Reynolds
CELINA––The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim teams competed well at the 17-school Celina Sprints Invitational meet on Saturday, December 6. (Swim team roster and coaches listed below.)
The Pirates girls ended up a strong fourth, while the boys finished a very solid fifth at the tough event.
Bluffton bowls in the Kenton Holiday Baker Tournament on December 23.
By Cort Reynolds
COLUMBUS - The Bluffton High School boys bowling team finished a strong sixth at the prestigious 22nd annual Ohio High School Invitational Div. II “Kickoff Tournament” in Columbus on Saturday, December 6.
“It was great to be part of this invitational,” said Bluffton head bowling coach Ben Nye. “Being that schools are only invited if they made it to the district event last year is a nice reward for the boys' hard work last season.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team battled but couldn’t overcome turnover problems in a 40-30 loss to visiting power Ottawa-Glandorf in a non-league contest on Friday, December 5.
A 13-0 run by O-G midway through the game broke open a close contest and paved the way to victory.
The visiting Titans took advantage of 23 Pirate turnovers, many of the live-ball variety, to convert key transition baskets.
By Elizabeth Montgomery, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lake Cascades Primary Care
The holiday season is often associated with gatherings, traditional meals and celebratory foods that are rich in flavor—and unfortunately, high in sodium. While salt enhances taste and preserves food, excessive sodium intake poses significant health risks, especially for individuals with cardiovascular disease.
Sodium plays an essential role in maintaining fluid balance and proper muscle and nerve function. However, consuming too much sodium leads to water retention and an increase in blood volume, which places added strain on the heart and blood vessels.
FROM FACEBOOK__Dash through the holidays with us at the 1st Annual, Run Run Rudolph 5K, a festive family-friendly fun run supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hardin County. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just looking for a cheerful way to kick off the season, this event is the perfect way to get moving while giving back.
At the bottom of the Icon home page, you'll find four "hoppers" with historical, obituaries, photos and videos posted on the Icon since it was established in 2009. The 2011 article The Charles Company - downtown Bluffton caught my eye today because it resembles current images of Black Friday frenzies.
Grant Gesler wins Bluffton Middle School spelling bee
By Paula Pyzik Scott
This week 13 students competed in the 2025 Bluffton Middle School Spelling Bee. The event lasted nine rounds with students in grades 6-8 testing their ability to spell out loud for three judges and an audience of family members.
In 2025, the U.S. Treasury announced that it would no longer mint pennies. The cost of producing the U.S. penny increased to 3.69 cents per penny. Some Ohio businesses have begun rounding prices up or down to the nearest 5-cent increment. Will you be glad, sad or "meh" to see the penny go?
