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Bill and Louise Watkins are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this month.

Bill and Louise were marrided on August 17, 1974 at United Methodist Church in Pandora, Ohio

Their children are Josh (Ashley) Watkins of East Sparta, Ohio and Megan Given of Westerville, Ohio. Grandchildren are Devon, Joslyn, and Dylan Watkins, and Ellie and Isla Given.

Bill is the former President and Chief Administrative Officer of Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Medical Practices. Louise Watkins is a former Transcriptionist and Medical Secretary for Radiology at Bluffton Hospital. 

The couple has over 80 years combined services in healthcare; both retired from BVHS in 2015.

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Larry and Judy Reichenbach will soon celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They will have a private dinner with family.

Rev. Drummond married Larry Reichenbach and Judy Allen on Aug. 15, 1964, in the Congregational Church, Union Grove, Wisconsin.

Larry is a mechanical engineering graduate of Ohio Northern University. He is a retired CEO and plant manager from Rogers Triem. Judy graduated from Union Grove High School and is a homemaker.

The Reichenbachs have five children: Larry Donald, Jr., (deceased), Jodie Parker, Bluffton; Paula (Mark) Schwemer, Kenton; Brent (Michelle) Reichenbach, Bluffton; and Brad Reichenbach, Castle Rock, Colorado. They have five grandchildren.

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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.

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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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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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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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