Janet Brechbill, 68, passed away December 19, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Janet was born December 12, 1953 in Bluffton to the late Richard and JoAnn (Battles) Westall. On February 2, 1974 she married David Brechbill who survives.
We don't know about dark of night, but neither rain nor snow has kept Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer from reporting local weather for Icon readers.
The Icon's editor found this message on Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District's Facebook page:
"It's the hectic week before Christmas. Are you feeling overwhelmed? One of the BEST stress relievers is taking a walk! With the mild temperatures and sunny skies predicted this week, take a walk at any of the Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks.
Bluffton Elementary school students have decorated Community Markets, 154 Vance St., with reindeer, lanterns, gingerbread houses, and ornaments. Look up!
Bluffton University junior Morgan Smith has been named the HCAC Player of the Week for her work in a rout of Mount St. Joseph on Saturday, December 18, in the Sommer Center.
Smith led the Beavers with her first collegiate double-double of 18 points and 11 boards, both career highs, in a convincing 64-43 win over MSJ on Saturday! She was 8-of-13 from the field and chipped in with a pair of assists.
The women travel to Adrian College for a 6 p.m. meeting with the Bulldogs on Wednesday, Dec. 22, before heading home for Christmas.
