On October 20, the Bluffton Icon couldn’t pass up an invitation to ride along for a few passes harvesting corn on Larry and Judy Diller’s acreage. On this day, high yields and a longer than usual wait at the grain elevator were expected.
James William Baumgartner, 91, passed away October 19, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born August 9, 1930 in Pandora to the late Elmer and Emma Viola (Vermillion) Baumgartner. On August 9, 1951 he married Marlene Berry Baumgartner.
The Bluffton girls soccer team dominated Mansfield St. Peter's 11-1 in a Div. III sectional first round mismatch Tuesday night, October 19, at home at Steinmetz Field.
The Pirate girls improved to 13-3-1 with the lopsided victory.
Third-seeded Bluffton advances to take on the winner between second-seeded Mansfield Christian and sixth seed Riverdale in the district semifinals at Bluffton on Tuesday, Oct. 26.
For the first of half of October the Bluffton area saw more than a 40 degree swing, with a high of 84 and low of 41. Thanks to Guy Verhoff for the local detailss.
At the October 15 Bluffton High School football game, John Hicks was recognized for serving as trainer for 24 years. On Facebook, the Athletic Boosters thanked him for the "countless hours you have given to our student athletes." (Number of years corrected. Thank you, readers!)
When local pilot Taylor Reineke saw the Icon's recent story on the Bluffton Airport, he passed along this photo, taken the same week.
According Bluffton Flying Service's Nick Vance, a short "discovery flight" will determine if you'll be hooked on flying--or never want to get in a small plane again.
Would you like to experience this Bluffton view first-hand?
