Sarah Oliver ‘19, a biology major from Lexington, Ohio, will present “The Summer I Became a Duck Mom,” during an 11 a.m. Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Bluffton University’s Musselman Library.
During the summer of 2017, Oliver attempted to hatch ducklings outside of their eggshells. The developmental biology project was designed to give her a better understanding of embryonic development. Oliver was awarded a Venture Discovery Grant to pursue the research with Bluffton faculty providing feedback and support for the student-led experience.
Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main St., celebrates its customer appreciation day from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29.
Free shredded pork or bratwurst sandwiches, chips and cookies will be served. Attendees may enter to win a variety of door prizes.
“We’ve been part of the Bluffton community for a long time and this is a great way to show our appreciation for their loyalty and confidence in us through the years,” says Steve Ritter, Bluffton City Executive.
Dr. Bill Kose from Blanchard Valley Health System was present at the Bluffton Lions Club Sept. 19 meeting.
He talked about Issue 2 coming up on the ballot in November. He discussed the cost of health care and medications. Dr. Kose explained that many of the professional medical associations do not agree with this issue.
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If you enjoy the sounds of steel drum bands, you'll want to hear a free performance by The Wild Steelions on Saturday at Maple Crest.
The performance is part of Saturdays' town-wide Fall Festival. The Steelions are a group of Ada school musicians. They performed last Saturday at the Ada Harvest and Herb Festival. The Icon filmed one of their performances and it is included in a video below this story.
The Bluffton High School class of 1947 celebrated their 70th anniversary on Sept. 20 at Henry's Restaurant in Ottawa.
Twelve classmates were present out of a class of 55 of which 26 are still living. One member, Wanda (Lehman) Lyman was present from Pennsylvania. The remainder live in this area.
In sports, the class is proud of the record they set in their senior year: both the football team and the basketball team were undefeated in regular season play, a record that still stands.
Interstate 75 northbound just north of state Route 103, Bluffton, will have reduced-width lanes through the work zone for replacement of curb and guard rail next week according to ODOT.
Two lanes of traffic will be maintained the majority of the time, but some intermittent lane closures will occur during daytime and nighttime hours. Work is being performed by Eagle Bridge, Sidney.
