Valarie Jane Campbell, 62, died Jan. 10, 2019, at her residence. Valarie was born July 2, 1956, in Bluffton to the late Raymond and Marcene (Ransbottom) Spangler. On Sept. 19, 1987, she married David Campbell who survives.
Valarie graduated from Bluffton High School and Bowling Green State University. She had also received her massage license. Valarie had worked at Philips Corporation in Ottawa and Matrix Essentials in Solon, Ohio.
Two Bluffton residents – Jeff Sprague and Dave Stratton - continue to play significant roles Allen County economic development.
On Jan. 1 the two were involved in promotions in their roles.
Stratton was promoted to replace Sprague as the president/CEO of Allen Economic Development Group. Sprague became president/CEO of Greater Lima Region.
Prior to the transition, Sprague held both positions. Stratton has served as director of business development for AEDG since 2015. He is a Bluffton High School graduate.
Doug Shaneyfelt, IT director of First National Bank, spoke on cyber security during Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. His comparison of the Trojan Horse (screen behind him) attempting to enter the gates of Troy related to his talk about attempts to break into business and personal computer accounts.
Bluffton girls' basketball team moved to 10-4 overall and 4-0 in the NWC tonight. The Pirates defeated Lincolnview on the road 54-46. Alivia Koenig led Bluffton with 27 points.
Watch the Icon for more details on the game coming soon.
Here are several January updates concerning Bluffton High School students. Information is from the school website.
American Red Cross blood drive: Thursday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. This blood drive is for BHS students and the public. Students can sign up the week before in the English classrooms.
