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He plans to pursue forensic artistry with criminal profiling in college

 Nicholas Markowski, Bluffton High School senior, is the Icon student artist of the month.

He has taken Art 1, Design 1, Design 2, and is currently taking Design 3 and Art Seminar.

His plans after high school range from attending Salem University, West Virginia; Tulane University, Louisiana; and Acadia University, Nova Scotia.

" I plan on going into forensic artistry with criminal profiling at the college that I end up choosing," he said.

Stephan Mahler of Rawson is recipient of the Excellence in Disaster Services Award, presented at the American Red Cross volunteer recognition dinner on Oct. 4.

The event was for members of the American Red Cross North Central Ohio Chapter and was held in Upper Sandusky.

Performed by Bluffton Lions Club members

The Bluffton Lions team conducted their annual eye screening of local children from Sept. 23 through Oct. 1. 

During this time a team of 10 Lions traveled to the Bluffton School kindergarten, Allen East kindergarten, Pandora Hilty Home day care, Bluffton Catholic Church day care, Bluffton Presbyterian Church pre-school and the Bluffton County Line day care. 

In all, 283 children were screened with referrals sent to parents.

Kevin Nickel hired to replace Laura Ewing

Kevin Nickel says he’s the village bill payer. But, as the new village fiscal officer, he covers many more bases that just balancing the town check book.

He was hired by the village on July 31 following a search to replace Laura Ewing, who resigned this spring after holding the position since September 2017. His salary is $60,000 annually.

Ana Neufeld Weaver plans to pursue music education

Ana Neufeld Weaver, a Bluffton High School senior, is the September student of the month.

She is a member of the BHS Academic team, Latin Club, Drama Club, National Honor Society, Chamber Choir, Show Choir, BHS Orchestra, and is in the Lima Area Youth Orchestra.

She attends First Mennonite Church in Bluffton where she is a member of their youth group, vocal choir and bell choir. She is also a member of  Girl Scout Troop 20643.

Seniors are Olivia Burner, Kayla White, Libby Schaadt, Luke Denecker, Jimmy O'Donnell and Baylor Garmatter

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Bluffton High School celebrates in 2019 homecoming this weekend. Here are the members of the homecoming court and drivers. Watch the Icon for more homecoming details this week.

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