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Dave Stratton and Jeff Sprague

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Two Bluffton residents – Jeff Sprague and Dave Stratton - continue to play significant roles Allen County economic development.

On Jan. 1 the two were involved in promotions in their roles.

Stratton was promoted to replace Sprague as the president/CEO of Allen Economic Development Group. Sprague became president/CEO of Greater Lima Region.

Prior to the transition, Sprague held both positions. Stratton has served as director of business development for AEDG since 2015. He is a Bluffton High School graduate.

Second season begins this year; auditions now through March 2

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Vicki Mills of Ada announced that the Noteworthy Community Choir begins its second season this year.

"Area singers are invited to audition for a spot in the choir for its performances planned this year," she said.

The choir will make its second guest appearance at the Ohio Northern University/Lima Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops Concert this summer.

And, the choir will perform in several additional venues from March 18 to July 6.

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Doug Shaneyfelt, IT director of First National Bank, spoke on cyber security during Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. His comparison of the Trojan Horse (screen behind him) attempting to enter the gates of Troy related to his talk about attempts to break into business and personal computer accounts.

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Bluffton girls' basketball team moved to 10-4 overall and 4-0 in the NWC tonight. The Pirates defeated Lincolnview on the road 54-46. Alivia Koenig led Bluffton with 27 points.

Watch the Icon for more details on the game coming soon.
 

Blood drive planned Jan. 24

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Here are several January updates concerning Bluffton High School students. Information is from the school website.

American Red Cross blood drive:  Thursday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. This blood drive is for BHS students and the public. Students can sign up the week before in the English classrooms.

Holiday art by BHS artists will be auctioned

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Friday's Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast includes some art.

Nearly a dozen holiday-themed pieces of work will be auctioned. Proceeds from the auction go to the artists, who are Bluffton High School students.

In November Neil Reichenbach of Reichenbach and Steiner CPA displayed these works in the CPA office window. The holiday art display is annual art competition sponsored by the Main Street business.

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