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Let us count the rings

Posted by Paula Scott on July 30, 2022 - 8:54am

This Bluffton tree wasn't felled by recent storms, but a single huge limb falling signaled that it was time to go. Can you count the rings? We're guessing 80-100 years.

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Weekend Doctor: Public pool safety reminder

Posted by Staff on July 30, 2022 - 6:00am

NOTE: The Bluffton Community Pool has not yet announced the last day for 2022. Stay tuned.

By Sarah A. Denny, MD
Emergency Medicine, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Everyone loves to take a dip in the pool, especially during the dog days of summer While swimming is a great way to play, exercise and cool off, there are certain things to keep in mind. More than 1,000 children die each year from drowning, and many others suffer life-changing injuries. Help protect your family by using the following safety tips when swimming in public pools.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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BEVS 2022-2023 policy for free and reduced price meals

Posted by Staff on July 30, 2022 - 6:00am

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools has announced its 2022-2023 program year policy regarding free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals or milk served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast, After School Care Snack or Special Milk Programs. 

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Public Meetings
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Richard Arden Slotter was a dean and professor at Bluffton College

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2022 - 2:35pm

Richard Arden Slotter, age 90, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in his home at Wind Crest Retirement Community, Highlands Ranch, CO.  He survived his sister Phyllis Yoder and is survived by his wife Joan (Gratz) Slotter of nearly 68 years and their three children, Susan Slotter of Santa Fe, NM, Sharon (Slotter) Gordon of Loveland, CO and Steven (Ann Rosewall) Slotter of Castle Pines, CO; two sisters, Margaret Groesbeck of Peterborough, NH and JoAnn Yukman of Medina, OH, his brother John Slotter of Old Chatham, NY; twin grandchildren, Geoffrey Gaspord of Chicago, IL and Bryan (Joelle) Gaspord

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Obituaries
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Sign up for Bluffton Soccer Club field days

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2022 - 12:08pm

The Bluffton Soccer Club is actively recruiting volunteers to assist with striping fields for the Fall youth soccer season.

FIELD DAYS

Saturday, August 5 - 9:00-10:30 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m.-noon

Thursday, August 11 - 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

LOCATIONS

  • Beaverdam
  • St. John's 
  • Ebenezer
  • Village Park

Sign up at

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Sports
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Remaining SRK softball schedule

Posted by Staff on July 29, 2022 - 11:53am

It has belately come to the Icon editor's attention that SumiRiko Ohio has a summer softball season with play at the Village Park.

However, it's not too late to cheer on the SRK team--or their opponents.

July 31 - Screwballs vs. SRK - 7:00 p.m.

August 8 - Bat Intentions vs. SRK - 4:00 p.m.

August 14 - Tournament - TBA

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Sports
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