I may get in trouble for posting this photo. You'll soon figure out why.
This photo represents some of the members of the eventual Bluffton High School graduating class of 1968.
This is Elfrieda Howe's private kindergarten during the 1955-56 school year. It is located at 118 S. Spring St. Today it is the Jon and Sally Weaver Sommer residence. It was a morning kindergarten.
Where were you at 1:54 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23? Did you feel the east coast earthquake? If so, share your experience with Icon viewers.
Here's a photo from former Bluffton resident Von Hardesty, now of the Washington, D.C. area. This photo shows the quakes devastating affect on his back yard furniture.
Bluffton's newest Main Street business Fortman Insurance Services, Inc., of Ottawa, will hold an open house for the community from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 26, according to Catherine Fortman.
The Ottawa-based insurance company opened a branch office at 115 N. Main St., Bluffton, in the former Book Reviews store front on July 1.
Gregg Luginbuhl has two works on display in the 67th annual Ohio Show at the Zanesville Art Museum, Zanesville, Ohio.
Rustic Decanter XVII and Rustic Decanter XVIII were among 92 works selected for the exhibition from 207 entries in a variety of art media.
One of Luginbulh's Decanters received First Award in Sculpture, in selections made by the juror of the multi-media exhibition. The show opened on July 30 with an awards presentation ceremony, and runs through Sept. 8.
Patriotic music - from America's favorite anthems to poignant and uplifting compositions - will be featured in "We the People," a patriotic musical by Pat Cook and Bill Francoeur, on Sept. 10, 11 and 17-18 at the Crossroads Ministry Center of Bluffton's Ebenezer Mennonite Church.
"This educational and inspirational musical masterpiece will leave all involved not only with a better understanding of the founding of America, but also a stronger appreciation for what makes this country unique and great today," said director Kevin Gratz.
