A Thanksgiving Day service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera, at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 22.
Pastor Al Schmitzer will lead the service centered around the theme “Do Not Forget the Lord.” The church will be decorated with harvest items and is handicapped accessible. More information is at www.tlcjenera.org
Two members of the Bluffton University men's soccer team have been named Honorable Mention All-Heartland Conference following the 2018 season. Sophomore Timothy Murphy (Chesterfield, Twp., MI/L'Anse Creuse) and freshman Dalton Taynor(Troy/Miami East) were honored for their work on the pitch.
Tim Murphy buried a penalty kick for his first collegiate goal at Wittenberg on September 7. He has started 32 matches over the past two seasons with 15 shots, including 13 this year. It marks the second straight All-Heartland Conference honor for Murphy
• Open the attachment at the bottom for Bluffton and Richland Township’s voting history for governor since 1936.
• Click here to view 2018 Bluffton and Richland Township votes for senator by precinct.
If Ohio’s election for governor was in Bluffton was a “red wave,” it was a “red tsunami” in Richland Township.
Since 1936 village and township voters supported Republicans for governor in each election except for two – 1936 and 2006.
Bluffton Family Recreation invites youth to its Pancakes and Pajamas warm winter fun kid's night out from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14, according to Daniel Tinch, executive director.
The event is for youth ages 4 to 12. Ages 3 and under are welcome if a parent or care giver stays with the youth during the event.
The evening includes a night of crafts, activities, games and pancakes. Cost is $10 for members and $20 for program participants.
You may register online by clicking here, or by calling BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.
Choice One Engineering has started the design work on the water line replacement and streetscape work planned in 2019 for Jefferson Street.
Jessie Blackburn, village administrator, updated Bluffton council on the project at Monday’s council meeting.
He said that bidding documents will be prepared for bidding to take place early next year. Construction should begin in July.
The Jefferson Street project by the village coincides with Ohio Department of Transportation’s replacement of the Jefferson Street bridge. The bridge will be closed from April to October.
Michelle Stratton, RN and forensic nursing program coordinator at Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH), has been named the 2018 International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Ohio Chapter Forensic Nurse of the Year.
Faith Investment Services recently celebrated its 15th anniversary as a financial firm in Bluffton. Gary Reese started in the financial services industry in 1987 and transitioned to owning his own firm in October, 2003. He has been a successful Financial Adviser with Faith Investment Services since 2003. He is registered with cfd Investments based in Kokomo, Indiana.
If “It’s A Wonderful Life” is one of your all-time favorite Christmas movies, you are in luck.
Bluffton Icon will sponsor two free showings of the 1946 classic featuring the all-star cast of James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore on Friday, Nov. 23, at the Shannon Theatre.
The free showings are at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are part of this year’s Blaze of Lights event.
Nominate Bluffton greatest musician!
Icon viewers have the opportunity to nominate Bluffton’s greatest musician during the holiday season.
Here's a suggestion to get into the Christmas spirit. Visit New Leaf Lawn and Garden Center and view its holiday decorations. You'll find great ideas for your own decorating. New Leaf is located north of Ada at 0395 State Route 235, Ada.
CLICK HERE for a video sampler of New Leaf's decoration.
