The January presentation of the “Living through Loss” series will be held on Monday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and titled “Understanding Depression through Grief.” This presentation will take place in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital located at 1900 South Main Street in Findlay.
Bluffton Public Library will hold a human trafficking awareness class at 3 p.m., Friday, Jan. 11.
Registration is required for this free educational class featuring Brittany Reyes, LSW, RA, Human Trafficking Survivor Advocate from Crime Victim Services of Lima.
Persons attending will learn what human trafficking is, how it begins, signs to be aware of, and anonymous examples and stories of the survivors Crime Victim Services have helped in our community.
What was the most viewed feature story on the Bluffton Icon in 2018?
According to Google Analytics, it was “Meet baby Lillian,” posted on April 9. The story was viewed by 3,667 persons.
Typically, obituaries receive the highest views. The obituary page is the most viewed page on the Icon following the home page. In 2018 it was viewed by 45,000-plus persons.
Lexy Lehman is the Icon's Bluffton High School artist of the month. The BHS senior has taken Art one, Design 1, Mural, Art seminar and Crafts, according to Vickie Garmon, art teacher.
"I enjoy art because it helps to express mysel," said Lexy about art. "Art also has always been a part of my life even from a very young age. I enjoy seeing the happiness it can bring to people."
Lexy plans to attend Ohio State Beauty Academy following high school graduation.
A memorial service for Luther Shetler who died Dec. 15, 2018, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at First Mennonite Church in Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bluffton University, Camp Friedenswald, First Mennonite Church or Goshen College. Arrangements have been entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services in Bluffton.
Bluffton University students returned to campus today following a holiday break. When they left in December Lincoln Hall existed. Upon their return this is the landscape meeting them.
