Tickets are now on sale for Bluffton University's 2012-13 Artist Series. The first program is Aug. 30, when The Alley Cats perform.
Persons wanting ticket information may go to: http://tickets.bluffton.edu
Dr. Allison Westcott has joined the Blanchard Valley Hospital Women and Children's Center. Dr. Westcott provides obstetrics and gynecology care and is accepting new patients.
Dr. Westcott received her medical degree from The University of Toledo and completed an OB/GYN residency at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia, South Carolina. She joins Dr. Miguel Jordan, Dr. George Abate and Certified Nurse Practitioner Teresa Jones in the practice.
Bridge Bereavement Services will offer a workshop for understanding grief on Monday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Putnam County Library, 136 Putnam Parkway, Ottawa. The event is for individuals 18 years of age and older and is open to the public.
This three-hour workshop will help participants learn more about the grief process including how to identify essential physical, emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual actions that will aid in healing.
We've seen several combination of plates proclaiming the driver as an Ohio State fan. Here's one of those versions. The Icon spotted this plate in Ada. It's a Franklin County plate.
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In 1961, Bluffton celebrated its centennial. A program in Founders Hall during the celebration included a pageant, which included reenactments of several Bluffton historical events.
The Goldenaires, a singing group, sang several songs. Members of the group, from left, Fred Amstutz, Jean Triplett, Earl Lehman, Jeanne Szabo, Dean Niswander, Joanne Niswander and Dick Boehr.
This is from a collection of centennial pageant photographs taken by Leland Gerber.
Four Bluffton High School students who have been active in several aspects of the Allen County Junior Fair during their time in school are candidates for this year's Junior Fair royalty.
Julie Althaus, Sierra Amstutz and Pam Fischbach are Bluffton High School candidates for 2012 Allen County Junior Fair queen; Tyler Begg of BHS is a candidate for fair king.
The students are among 28 students vying for king and queen titles. This year's Allen County Fair takes place Aug. 17 to 25. Candidate interviews have already taken place.
