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Larry R. "Pickle" Dillman, 73,died May 12, 2017, in the Emergency Room of Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  Larry was born April 24, 1944, in Bluffton to the late Robert and JoAnn (Stonehill) Dillman.   On May 18, 1991, he married Dee Rettig who survives.

Pickle was a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bowling Green State University.  He was the co-owner of the former Happy Ours Bar in Bluffton.  Pickle was a member of the Findlay Moose Lodge #698.  He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren.

Bluffton arts and crafts show includes lots of things. Like flowers for Mother's Day, as an example. There's also a huge used book sale at Book ReViewers, free pony rides and free putt putt golf, food vendors, and of course, over 65 craft vendors. Saturday's show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street.

You knew it as The Sports Warehouse

If you've not visited 111 N. Main St., lately, now is the time stop in and browse.

Main Street’s Sports Warehouse transformed into The Scoreboard last week during its first-year anniversary under its ownership by Natalie and John Mueller.

The name change is something Natalie has worked on since enrolling in Bluffton Center for Entrepreneur’s 2017 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition.

LOTS OF PHOTOS AT BOTTOM -

Adventure camps, sand volleyball, 3v3 tourneys, Tball, art classes and yoga for starters

Bluffton Family Recreation is ready for summer and invites Icon viewers to join in the fun.

SUMMER NEWSLETTER WITH ALL PROGRAM DETAILS IS ATTACHED -

BFR’s summer newsletter, released this week, lists youth and adult program options for summer months, according to Joseph Beagle, director.

For youth there are camps and special programs in the follow areas:

Haleigh Gatchell, Bluffton eighth grader, is this year's Bluffton Middle School eighth grade idol winner. (Jamie Nygaard photo)

37th annual academic awards program

Bluffton High school academic award winners were recognized at the 37th annual BHS Academic Awards Program on May 10.

Awards were presented to students in each class. Seniors receiving scholarships were also recognized.

The complete list of award winners is in the attachment.

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