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BHS boys' 4x800 team latest in a long legacy of Pirates at the state meet

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Note: the 4x800 relay team finished 17th on Friday at the state meet.

By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(COLUMBUS) - When Bluffton's 4x800 relay team sets foot in Jesse Owens Stadium Friday, the foursome of Baylor Garmatter, Luke Young, Asher Antrim and Simon Derstine will be the latest in a long legacy of Pirate athletes that have advanced to Columbus. 

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Jessica Murphy, Willow Ridge administrator (left), holds a plaque with Elizabeth Kelly, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio board member. The plaque recognizes Willow Ridge as a U.S. News and World Report "Best Nursing Homes for 2017-18." A celebration of the event took place last week at Willow Ridge.

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Bluffton Hospital released its births from April 29 to the May 26. Here’s the list:

April 29 –Charles Benjamin Montgomery, son of Ben and Kristi Montgomery, Ada

May 4 – Mateo Douglas Rodriguez, son of Danielle Carpenter and Sebastian Rodriguez, Belmore

May 6 – Emma Rose, daughter of Whitney and Abigail, Bluffton

May 7 – Lincoln James, son of Kyle and Kristin, Gilboa

May 10 – Rebekah Margaret, daughter of Steve and Jaqueline, Sydney

May 10 – Hollie Lee Emery, daughter of Corey and Kayla Emery, Pandora

Bluffton in Bloom takes a closer look at our community resources

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Note: America in Bloom judges will visit Bluffton July 19-20. To help viewers understand the Bloom judging process, each week on the Icon the Bluffton in Bloom board will describe one of the "Bloom" categories. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Did you know that two judges from America in Bloom will visit Bluffton on July 19-20 to evaluate what kind of town we live in? They will be judging Bluffton on several categories.

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Morning practices for Bluffton Sardines swim team is underway at the Bluffton pool. Click here for the team's schedule.

Summer reading program launch on June 4

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There are no excuses not to read this summer. Take it from the Bluffton Public Library. Here's what the library has in store for patrons this summer:

To kick off the 2018 “Libraries Rock” Summer Program, the Library Fun Day begins at noon on Monday, June 4, with an Indoor Picnic (Bring your own brown bag lunch).

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