By Scott Little
Bluffton Historical Society Secretary
The November meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will take place on Wednesday, November 13 in the Shannon Room (History Room) on the main floor of the Bluffton Public Library at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will include Committee Reports, such as the Althaus Building update on W. Elm St., and how we might be involved in the Nov. 30 Blaze of Lights Parade.
I hope to see you upstairs, uptown! Bring a friend and an old story. ▶︎
Bluffton High School Varsity Football plays at home vs. Huron in second round OHSAA Regional Playoffs. Presale tickets are available at www.ohsaa.org/tickets, $11 Adults and $5 Students. Tickets are available at the gate, cash only.
The Bluffton Icon will be temporarily offline for approximately two hours on Saturday, November 9, when it will transition to a new, streamlined format. On November 10-11 the Icon will take a Veterans Day holiday with exception of breaking news.
Pandora Family Physicians, 202 Hilty Drive in Pandora, recently announced that Nicole Martin, CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner) has joined the practice as a primary care provider and is taking new patients.
Martin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience treating patients of all ages. She conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, prescribes treatments, provides education and orders tests. She also has expertise in acute care.
The Bluffton High School student of the month for October 2024 is Kaleigh Coffman, daughter of Megan Coffman of Bluffton. Kaleigh is a senior with a 3.943 GPA.
Coffman is an active member of the student body, participating in the Show Choir, Drama Club, Latin Club and Art Club. She holds an office position as Student Senate President and is acting treasurer for the school’s Volunteer Club.
11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, Beaverdam Cemetery
The Beaverdam Veterans Committee and Beaverdam Village Council are hosting a memorial dedication on November 9 honoring veterans buried in the Beaverdam Cemetery, located south of Main St. across from the Church St. intersection.
Ceremonies will include local officials, a performance by Four Gals and a Guy vocal ensemble, Eli Lehman paying Taps and the American Legion Post 382 rifle squadron and color guard. Presentations will provide information about local honor flights to Washington D.C. and the history of Beaverdam Cemetery.
