February 2020

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Joan Frederick of Polished Nails and Body Salon, 417 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces that two massage therapists are now on staff.

They are Rick Stoner, LMT, (in photo), and Courtney Reese.They offer a range of services including focus, anxiety relief and relaxation.

For a full list of services call Polished for an appointment at 419-358-0001.

 

Here's a list of items needed

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The Bluffton Community Assistance food pantry would appreciate help with the following supplies:

Personal items: 
Lotions
Shampoo
Deodorant, men and women

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Snow cancelled Bluffton school on Feb. 27. But just five days earlier, on Feb. 23, some residents were diving into ponds. 

Here's a snapshot from a Facebook video post from Haley Tuttle. That's her husband, Bryce, taking a dive. Also in on the swim was Bryce's step-brother Evan Crooks.

Check out Haley Rossman Tuttle's Facebook page for the 43 second video.

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Bluffton schools are cancelled today (Thursday, Feb. 27). The announcement was made at 7:25 a.m. on Ohio Alerts.

Organizations with weather-related cancellations may contact the Icon at [email protected].

Like the women, Beavers face Anderson in opener

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The 2020 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) Men's Basketball Championship will be held at Transylvania University Feb. 28-March 1.

Franklin College and Transylvania University both won a share of the regular season title, with 17-1 league marks, earning the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds.

Hanover College secured the No. 3 seed with Bluffton University claiming the No. 4 seed.

The No. 5 seed was awarded to Anderson University, while Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology claimed the last slot in the No. 6 seed.

Show will open with Hogan's Alley, featuring Jason Fritsch and Benji Bergstrand

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Zapruder Point from Cincinnati will perform in a 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb.29, Bluffton Town Hall Concert Series.

Hogan's Alley, the project of Bluffton local's Jason Fritsch and Benji Bergstrand will open the show. Hogan's Alley will play an acoustic set of their rootsy Americana. The band is described as “sharing songwriting duties, standing behind consistently strong lyrics and earnest performance.”

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Bluffton schools are on a two-hour delay for Thursday morning, Feb. 27, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent. A notice of the delay went out on Ohio Alert at 8:20 p.m., Feb. 26.

Watch the Icon for further updates.

Community Assistance Program sets 2020 budget at $29,250

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Bluffton Community Assistance Program’s board of directors approved a 2020 budget totaling $29,250 at its Feb. 17 annual meeting, according to Ed Yeager, board president.

Income is anticipated at $24,000 from public donations. Other income is from the program’s bank account.

“We are fortunate to receive tremendous monetary donations from our community each year,” said Yeager. “Our donors are individuals, groups, organizations and special fund-raisers throughout the community.”

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library donated over $3,700 last year

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The Friends of the Bluffton Public Library group have donated over $3,700 for library programs, needs and projects this past year.

The Friends of the Library is a service organization, run by volunteers, whose main goal is to raise money for programs that can no longer be funded by the library board, due to cuts in state funding. Programs include early literacy; summer reading, youth and adult programs; outreach and staff development.

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“The Witmarsum,” Bluffton University’s student-driven media organization, earned three awards during the 2020 Ohio Collegiate Newspaper and Website Competition.

• The Witmarsum placed first in the Best Multi-Media Package with “Phil: Art, teaching and life” by Dakota Fredette ’19.

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