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Four Chaplains Sunday observed at Emmanuel UCC Feb. 6

The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 will commemorate Four Chaplains' Sunday on Feb. 6. Members of the Legion will attend the Emmanuel United Church of Christ morning worship service at 10 a.m. The church is at 8375 Phillips Road.

The commemoration is in conjunction with the Legion's observance of Religious Emphasis Week, Feb. 1 to 7.

Four Chaplains Sunday marks the 68th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Dorchester and the heroism demonstrated by four chaplains.

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Meet Jane and Earl

Jane and Earl from Putnam County went to the Shannon Theatre on Sunday. The Icon spotted their plate on Main Street.

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Beavers can't catch Transylvania (women's game)

The Bluffton University women's basketball team traveled to Lexington on Saturday, January 22 to take on Transylvania in HCAC action. The red-hot Pioneers bolted out to a 46-25 halftime lead and held Bluffton off for an 85-43 victory. Transylvania improved to 13-4 overall and 8-2 in the conference. Bluffton slipped to 7-10 overall and 4-6 in the HCAC.

Transylvania took an early 4-0 lead with a layin from Angel Lucas and a quick bucket by Shayla Black. Freshman Kim Meyer (Millbury/Lake) responded with a triple to bring the Beavers within one at the 17:45 mark.

Sunny day

Sunny day

A gaggle of geese sit a the end of the frozen Riley Creek near the Buckeye. Jean Cook photo

Shining Through at First Mennonite Jan. 30

Bluffton University's Shining Through ministry team will share a music worship service at First Mennonite Church at 7 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 30, according to Steve Yoder, pastor.

The student group is led by Tim Intagliata, campus pastor and is coached musically by Crystal Sellers, assistant professor of music, and supported administratively by Jeff Boehr, assistant campus pastor for church relations.

The theme of the service is "A Servant's Heart."

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Megan Sycks, Zane Myers, Kaitlin Kidd, Austen Herron, Alexandria Schmutz, Ross Zimmerman, MS students of the month

Bluffton Middle School December Student's of the Month were announced recently. To view their photos click here.

6th Grade:
Megan Sycks, daughter of David and Linda Sycks, Bluffton. Megan is a member of the BMS choir and band. She participates on the 6th grade quiz bowl team. She attends Bluffton Presbyterian Church and is in dance at Cindy's tap on Wood Dance Studio.

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