What was the most viewed feature story on the Bluffton Icon in 2018?
According to Google Analytics, it was “Meet baby Lillian,” posted on April 9. The story was viewed by 3,667 persons.
Typically, obituaries receive the highest views. The obituary page is the most viewed page on the Icon following the home page. In 2018 it was viewed by 45,000-plus persons.
Lexy Lehman is the Icon's Bluffton High School artist of the month. The BHS senior has taken Art one, Design 1, Mural, Art seminar and Crafts, according to Vickie Garmon, art teacher.
"I enjoy art because it helps to express mysel," said Lexy about art. "Art also has always been a part of my life even from a very young age. I enjoy seeing the happiness it can bring to people."
Lexy plans to attend Ohio State Beauty Academy following high school graduation.
A memorial service for Luther Shetler who died Dec. 15, 2018, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at First Mennonite Church in Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton University, Camp Friedenswald, First Mennonite Church or Goshen College. Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services in Bluffton.
Bluffton University students returned to campus today following a holiday break. When they left in December Lincoln Hall existed. Upon their return this is the landscape meeting them.
A Kids’ Night Out is planned from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bluffton Middle School, as a fundraiser for the BHS junior class post prom activities.
The event is open to youth ages Kindergarten to age 5. Wear your favorite PJs and bring a pillow and blanket.
There will be snacks, a movie, games, crafts and other activities. All activities are provided by junior class students and parents.
The Bluffton University women's basketball team was defeated by Anderson University, 76-69, on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. The loss dropped the Beavers to 4-9 on the season (2-4 HCAC), while Anderson improved to 7-6 (3-3 HCAC).
The Beavers got off to a quick 4-0 start after freshman guard Brianna Gillig (New Riegel) hit two layups to begin the game. Anderson would finish the first quarter with a flurry as they tallied the last eight points for a 16-8 advantage at the end of one.
