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Nester featured on NPR puzzle program

Posted by Staff on July 26, 2024 - 6:00am

Bufftonite Darryl Nester was the talented and lucky contestant to match wits with National Public Radio’s puzzle master Will Shortz on the Sunday, July 21 program.

With the support of host Ayesha Rascoe, Nester performed nicely in a live puzzle quiz that he said left him “relieved.”

Nester had his name drawn from among 900 listeners who correctly answered this challenge: 

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Riders, volunteers get a kick out of 10th annual Bluffton Ride to Remember

Posted by Staff on July 24, 2024 - 6:00am

By Benji Bergstrand

Accompanied by a cacophony of cow bells and cheering volunteers, dozens of bicycle riders took to the streets of Bluffton on July 13 as they kicked off the 10th annual Ride to Remember, a program of the Bluffton Lions Club.

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Bluffton students receive Dean's List honors for Spring 2024

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Icon was notified of the following students receiving Dean's List honors in higher education for Spring 2024.

DEAN’S LIST HONORS

  • Eden Antrim - Cedarville University
  • Katherine Bish - Bowling Green State University
  • Dakota Bricker - Bluffton University
  • Sophia Bricker - Bowling Green State University
  • Wesley Colby - Bluffton University
  • Maeve Donaldson - Bowling Green State University
  • Ashley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Riley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Justin Harbison - Southern New Hampshire University
  • Ellie Hoffman - Bowling Green State University
  • Amy Jebsen - Olivet Nazarene University 

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Bluffton Lions Club installs Jackie Bourassa as president

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2024 - 7:28am

L-R) Andrew Armstrong, Natalie Armstrong, Cindy Lee, Sponsor President Elect Jackie Bourassa and District Governor Elect Sue Davis

At the June 18 meeting of the Bluffton Lions Club, a new president and officers were installed and three new members were inducted.

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2024 Bluffton Memorial Day ceremonies emphasized memories of people and places

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Above, L-R) Rev. Burr Shlling and Lary Core, Commander of the Bluffton American Legion Post 382

Slide Show HERE.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Memorial Day is a widely observed federal holiday that was first created to recognize soldiers who died in the American Civil War. For many, Memorial Day means backyard barbecues, appliance sales and patriotic sentiments on social media.

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Gerding awarded Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Posted by Staff on June 17, 2024 - 8:25am

Emma Gerding is the 2024 Recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO). 

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