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Benefit for Dukes family will take place Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2015 - 7:38pm

The benefit fundraiser for the Tom Dukes family, area resident who recently died of colon cancer will take place this weekend, according to First National Bank, who is assisting in the benefit.

A chicken barbecue with live entertainment is planned on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the Columbus Grove American Legion Post 516, 412 Plum St., Columbus Grove.

Pre-sale tickets are now on sale. Persons may dine-in or carry-out from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will also include gun raffles, live and silent auctions and a 50-50 drawing.

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Susan Carpenter book signing Jan. 17 at Book ReViews

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2015 - 7:29pm

Book ReViews, 123 S. Main St., Bluffton, will host Bluffton University English professor, Susan Carpenter, for book signing and reading from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17.

Dr. Christina Walton, Book ReViews manager, said that the event is open to the public.

For more details on Carpenter's book, open the attachment at the bottom of this story.

 

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Healthy body image offered through BFR’s Fit4Life Support Program

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2015 - 7:22pm

For Icon viewers who are not interested in web or app-based weight loss options, BFR’s Fit4Life Support program offers face-to-face connections to learn about healthy eating and exercise, according to Carole Enneking of BFR. 

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Beavers trounce MSJ 87-48 in Cincinnati

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 7, 2015 - 11:55pm

By: Ryan Schadewald, sports information assistant

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CINCINNATI, Ohio - The Bluffton University Beavers hit the road to Cincinnati and cruised home with a victory over the Mount St Joseph Lions , 87-48, on Wednesday, Jan. 7. Bluffton's victory tied the Beavers with Franklin for second place in the HCAC at 4-1, behind only Transylvania, which now sits at 5-0. The Lions fell to 4-8 and are 0-5 in conference play.

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Bluffton men stopped by MSJ 72-58

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 7, 2015 - 11:53pm

By: Whitney Warnecke, sports information assistant

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BLUFFTON, Ohio - The Bluffton University men hosted Mount St. Joseph in another HCAC matchup on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. The Beavers suffered a loss to the Lions with a final score of 72-58. Following the setback, the Beavers fell to 6-6 overall with a 2-3 mark in the HCAC, while the Lions improved to 9-3 and are tied for first at 4-1 in the conference.

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BFR youth sport classes start next week

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 7, 2015 - 6:31pm

The next BFR Sports and Fitness session of sport skill and pre-school programs will feature basketball, dodgeball, football, soccer volleyball, swim and tennis options, according to Carole Enneking, of BFR.

Youth in grades Kindergarten through grade 3 will learn fundamental sport skills in basketball (Thursdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.), football (Tuesdays 3:30-4:30 p.m.), and soccer (U7 Fun held on Fridays 5:15-6 p.m.)

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