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It was kid's night out on Friday at Bluffton Family Recreation. PJs were the recommended dress code and all attendees dressed appropriately. Nearly 30 youth attended. Here are three youth working on a snow-related project.

Local district in 95 percentile nationwide

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Students in Bluffton schools appear to be learning faster than those in almost every other school system in the nation.

That fact is evident in new data from Stanford University.

Spreading holiday cheer with J. Denny and Jenny Beaver

Living in Bluffton, we all know that beavers are not only eager, but have creative characteristics.

To prove our point, read on:

Bluffton University mascots, J. Denny Beaver and Jenny Beaver, star in Bluffton's newest holiday movie feature.

You may watch the 2-plus-minute video here. Titled "Spread Holiday Cheer with J. Denny and Jenny Beaver!" the video - rated G - demonstrates how even beavers get into the holiday spirit.

The video was produced by Bluffton University.

It's New Leaf all decked out for the holidays

One of Ada's "must-see" business displays is indoors.

It's at New Leaf Lawn Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada. The retail area is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday decorations.

This year the New Leaf staff created a charming holiday feeling in the store. And, of course, their decorating ideas are for customers to purchase and place in their own homes.

The Icon shares several photos for viewers, plus a short video.

The Icon suggests this on your next evening pass down South Main Street: Pull over at the corner of Main and College. Watch the light show on the Fred and Pat Rodabaugh house.

If you miss it, here's a brief view. Just click on the red and white arrow.

Is this Bluffton? Yes. It's one of the earliest Main Street photos - possibily as early as 1880.

It's Main Street looking north from the location of today's Chase. The west side of Main includes, from left to right:

First block

• A sign reading "Cash your hides"
• Beer Saloon
• Amstutz and Bixel Co.
• Russell Hotel

Second block
• 101 N. Main Street

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