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BHS Band Director Dave Sycks celebrated at his last regular home football gaame
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School football team stomped visiting Fort Loramie 42-9 in a Northwest Conference mismatch on Senior Night Friday, October 10, at Harmon Field.
The evening was also the last regular season home game for BHS marching band director of 30 years, Dave Sycks.
The one-sided home victory lifted the Pirates to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in NWC play.
LET'S TALK ZOMBIES! (R) Lisa Robeson, Professor Emerita of English at ONU, will be leading a book discussion on World War Z by Max Brooks on Wed., Oct. 29 at 6:00 p.m. in the lower level of the library. Come prepared to discuss the book and learn about zombies in literature. Books are available for checkout at the library front desk. Open to adults. Seating is limited. Register in person or online.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports regarding fraudulent phone calls targeting local residents. In these scams, the caller claims that the person answering has an active warrant for their arrest.
The scammer then insists that the only way to avoid arrest is by sending a wire transfer (or other form of payment). The Allen County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of the following:
By Michael Manuel, MD
Wound Care, Wound Care Solutions
Effective wound management is critical to patient care in modern hospital settings, particularly for individuals suffering from chronic, non-healing, or complex wounds. Among the advanced therapies now integrated into wound care programs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a valuable and evidence-based option. Delivered in a hyperbaric chamber, this treatment provides patients with 100 percent oxygen at pressures greater than normal atmospheric levels, creating physiological effects that enhance healing and improve outcomes in a hospital environment.
OCT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School has named Elizabeth (Lizzy) Suter as the September 2025 Student of the Month. Elizabeth is a senior with a 4.00 GPA and the daughter of Lane and Teresa Suter of Pandora.
An active and accomplished student, Elizabeth is involved in Latin Club, Art Club, Math Club, Academic Team, and serves as president of the National Honor Society. Throughout her high school career, she has demonstrated excellence in both academics and the arts.
The Icon incorrectly stated that Orange Township Fiscal Officer Bart A. Moser and Trustee Thomas E Green were not running for reelection. These seats do not expire in 2025. Moser's term expires 3/31/2028 and Green's term expires 12/31/2027.
