The Icon spotted this plate in Janauary and we've held it since then. It has a Marion, Ohio, license plate frame and you'll find this on a red Chevy Cobalt LT. We'd appreciate anyone who has an idea of its meaning to let us know.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton shared the Northwest Conference girls soccer title with Allen East last season with both teams finishing at 6-0-1 in league play. Spencerville finished second at 5-2. The Pirates and Bearcats squared off to start the 2018 season Saturday afternoon and ended with a 1-1 draw.
After a scoreless first half, Rebekah Hoff found the back of the net off an assist from Kayla White. The Bearcats also scored in the second half to force the draw.
By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton volleyball opened the 2018 season with a 3-1 victory over North Baltimore Saturday. The Pirates dropped the first set but rebounded for a big win.
Game 1: North Baltimore wins 26-24.
Game 2: Down 20-17, BHS storms back to win 26-24 on a Katie Prater kill
Game 3: 25-12 Bluffton
Game 4: 25-13 Bluffton with the final kill from freshman Kylie StackhousE
By Sam Brown www.blufftonpirates.com
Bluffton and St Marys each scored a goal in both halves as the teams endured a thrilling finish to draw 2-2 as the 2018 season opened Saturday night.
Bluffton surged ahead with six minutes to go but the visitors responded just over a minute later to even the score.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO - Nearly 100 runners and walkers participated in Saturday's Southgate Lanes Summerfest 1K race. Proceeds went to the Bluffton Fire Department and Bluffton Family Recreation. Here's a look at the race start near Parkview Drive. Watch for more photos and videos on the Icon. (Jamie Nygaard photo)
Bluffton school board puts some actions into place for the 2018-19 school year at its Monday meeting.
Among agenda items include:
• Contracts, assignments and resignations – Those include several contracts for supplemental coaching, substitute teacher, substitute educational aides, substitute secretary and substitute cafeteria workers.
• One student teaching assignment – Lauren Roberts of University of Dayton with Elizabeth Smith
