Over 600 sophomores in Apollo Career Center’s 11-member district will visit Apollo during 411Blast, Friday, Jan. 25. Bluffton students will visit Apollo during the morning session.
This day is designed to expose students to possibilities and paths that are available for their career and/or college success. Students choose two programs of interest and then spend one-half day visiting those labs, meeting the instructors and participating in fun, interactive demos and activities.
Helen C. Hilty, 105, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, Ohio. She was born June 21, 1913, to A. Elmer and Emma (Laibe) Campbell. They both preceded her in death.
On July 6, 1940, she married Dr. Donald Hilty, who preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1989.
Attention church groups, service clubs, school groups and community organizations.
The Icon has a special $30 promotion plan for groups on a small budget that wish to promote events open to the public.
The $30 plan provides the group with the following:
• Banner ad on the top of the Classified page
• Classified ad post
• Facebook post
• Story announcing the event
• Listing on our calendar
• And, we’ll post your event flyer as a display ad
Bluffton police issued potential flood warning on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.
The warning, posted on Nixle states: Riley Creek is out of its banks near College Avenue. Those who live in flood prone areas in the village should monitor the water levels and take precautionary measures as needed.
“We are fortunate to receive tremendous monetary donations from our community each year,” said Ed Yeager. “Our donors are individuals, groups, organizations and special fund-raisers throughout the community.”
Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s board of directors approved a 2019 budget totaling $25,600 at its Jan. 21 annual meeting, according to Ed Yeager, board president.
Income is anticipated at $20,000 from public donations. Other income is from the program’s bank account.
“We are fortunate to receive tremendous monetary donations from our community each year,” said Yeager. “Our donors are individuals, groups, organizations and special fund-raisers throughout the community.”
Bluffton Community Assistance Program assists persons in the Bluffton school district.
