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The Icon spotted BOB S on a red Chevy Impala in Ada last week. It's a Hardin County plate. And, Bob S is an OSU fan.

St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton, will begin its fall and winter schedule on Sunday, Sept. 9. 

Faith Formation classes begin at 9:30 a.m., and the worship service begins at 10:30 a.m. 

The Children's Hour takes place during worship at 10:30 a.m.  This schedule continues through the end of May.  All are welcome.

At Hilty Home, Pandora on VA ad and attendance benefits

Hilty Home, Pandora, is hosting a one-hour informative program on the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12.  Dessert and beverages will be served during the program.

Many wartime veterans are unaware that benefits for assisted living and long-term care are available to them. Hilty Home has invited an expert on the topic to present accurate information and answer questions.

Clifford Funka III, Beacon Associates, will present the information and address the following:

•What is the VA Aid & Attendance Benefit?

Marvin Foster captured this moment at a recent Bluffton High School girls' volleyball game. To view Foster's volleyball photos click here.

Here's a recap of all BHS varsity contests from BlufftonPirates.com

Alll BHS sports stories are from www.blufftonpirates.com
By Sam Brauen

For the second straight week, Bluffton traveled to a Blanchard Valley Conference opponent looking for a win.  The result was not the same however as Van Buren dammed up running lanes and held the Pirate offense under 200 yards in a 35-12 victory.   Both teams are now 1-1.  Bluffton will get to play on their home field for the first time this coming Friday, hosting Ayersville.  

Football: Bluffton rallies from 30 points down but falls short

The Bluffton University football team opened up the 2018 season at home against the College of Wooster under new Head Coach Aaron Krepps. It was the third meeting all-time between the schools with Wooster now a perfect 3-0. The Beavers rallied from 30 points down but fell just short in a 44-34 setback to the Fighting Scots.

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