BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team defeated spunky local rival Allen East 3-1 in Div. V Northwest sectional final tournament play on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Steinmetz Field.
Carli Wise scored a goal and dealt an assist to pace Bluffton offensively. The Pirate girls improved to 8-8-2 with the lopsided victory. Allen East ended its season 2-12-4 after the loss.
By Amber Jager, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
“Strawberry Fields Forever” is an original ballad written by John Lennon for the Beatles. It was released on February 13, 1967. The song was considered a departure from the classic Beatles’ songs and many felt it ushered in the psychedelic genre. After Lennon’s death, 2.5 acres of Central Park in New York City was dedicated to his memory and is known as Strawberry Fields.
MEDIA RELEASE__Saturday, October 24 wraps up the 2026 season of Bluffton Cars & Coffee. The gathering of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts runs from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at 902 N. Main St. (a.k.a. Masterpiece Signs and Graphics).
Twisted Whisk Cafe will offer coffee and pastries with The Whisk on Wheels.
Door prizes are provided by local businesses and there is a 50/50 drawing.
The Bluffton Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, October 19. The meeting was conducted by board president Roni Kaufmann with all members present. Two teacher representatives and two community members were in the audience with the Icon reporter.
Cardinal Bus Sales and Service donation for All-Inclusive Playground
FROM LIONS NEWSLETTER__At the October 20 Bluffton Lions Club meeting, representatives from Cardinal Bus Sales and Service Inc. of Lima presented a check for $2,500 for the All-Inclusive playground. Construction of the playground at Legacy Park on Snider Rd. is to commence in the spring of 2027.
The report noted that $490,228.78 has been raised at this time, which is 81.7% of the campaign goal.
