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Bluffton women shutout Defiance

Posted by Icon K on October 12, 2019 - 9:19pm

The Bluffton University women's soccer team traveled to HCAC rival Defiance College on Wednesday, Oct. 9, for a mid-week matchup against the Yellow Jackets. The Beavers secured a 2-0 shutout over rival Defiance. Bluffton improved to 4-7 (1-1 HCAC) on the season while Defiance dropped to 4-8-1 (0-2).

Less than five minutes into the match, junior Maddie Huffman (Maineville/Little Miami) netted her third goal of the season to give the Beavers an early 1-0 lead. A penalty kick by freshman Zoe Ryan (Pleasantville/Lancaster) secured the 2-0 Beaver shutout.

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Weekend doctor: My Achy, Breaky…Back

Posted by LizGH on October 12, 2019 - 6:00am

By Andrius Giedraitis, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Back pain, whether in the neck or lower back, has become ubiquitous. The National Institute of Health estimate that 80 percent of all Americans have suffered from back pain at some point in their lives, and the number of adults whose life is markedly affected continues to grow.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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It's university homecoming weekend

Lots of family-friendly events on the schedule
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 5:02pm

It's homecoming weekend for Bluffton University. Here's the weekend schedule:

During halftime of the Bluffton vs. Rose Hulman football game on Saturday afteernoon is the coronation of the Homecoming king and queen, as well as an introduction of the Homecoming court.

Individual tickets to the Homecoming football game are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens over 60 and $3 for children aged 5-13. Tickets for children under 5 are free. 

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Bluffton University
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Pink and white Pirates

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 4:55pm

Bluffton HS student Brinkley Garmatter shows a Pink Out shirt to be worn during the BHS vs. Allen East football game Friday night. One-hundred forty shirts will be on the Bluffton side of the field tonight. BHS raised $1,600 with proceeds going to the Stephanie Spielman Comprehennsive Breast Cancer Center.

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Last farmers market is Oct. 26

Posted by LizGH on October 11, 2019 - 2:00pm

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Hot or cold, rain or shine - Bluffton Farmers Market is the place to be on Saturday mornings in town.

In celebration of our small but mighty farmers market, the Icon featured a market vendor each week over the course of the summer. If you missed this series, see bottom of article.

The final market day for this season will be Saturday, Oct. 26.

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Business
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Police report complaints about phone scams

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2019 - 1:10pm

The Bluffton Police Department has received several calls over the last few weeks from concerned residents regarding phone calls they are receiving that may be scams. 

The department issued the following statement to the Icon:

The police department would like to remind you that if you receive a call that is asking for any personal information or banking information over the phone, to not give out that information.

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Regional news
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