April 2020

Question: How do you celebrate a birthday in groups of 10 or less and with conditions where blowing out candles are verboten?

How do you celebrate a birthday in groups of 10 or less and with conditions where blowing out candles are verboten?

Very creatively. 

That’s how the Suters celebrated wife, mother and grandmother Linda Suter’s most recent journey around the sun. The celebration took place on Sunday afternoon in the driveway of Bob and Linda’s residence at 122 Grove Street.

And, it was a party of exactly 10.

The happy birthday tune was performed in four-part harmony. On the left side are Ray and Beth Raeburn and son, Andrew.

Ohio Secretary of State's office released the postcard that Ohio voters will soon receive as part of the effort to complete the 2020 Ohio primary election.

In-person voting on March 17 was blocked by an order from Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton to combat the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine on March 16 that Ohioans over the age of 65 should remain home and barring gatherings of greater than 50 people.

Blanchard Valley Health System is welcoming residents from all surrounding counties, including Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Putnam, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot at the Bluffton and Findlay Triage and Testing Centers.

If a patient believes to be experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 that person should call the 24-hour, seven days a week, triage line at:
419.423.7890 (Findlay) or
419.369.2399 (Bluffton)
to initiate pre-screening efforts. 

Program allows Bluffton educator preparation majors to obtain student teaching and field experience hours while providing a service to the wider community

Study Buddies are available from 9 a.m. to noon on weekdays at www.bluffton.edu/studybuddies.

Families are encouraged to use this resource for homework help and educational enrichment.

When schools closed their doors in Endwell, New York, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Michelle (Nakoneczny ’99) Arron was concerned about keeping her sons engaged in learning.

Then she logged onto Facebook and saw a post from her alma mater, Bluffton University.

Link to the Washington Post

A link on today’s Washington Post allows taxpayers to calculate how much individuals will received from the $1,200 (or more) coronavirus checks.

Mandated No-Contact period extended through May 1

News from the Ohio High School Athletic Association indicates that it is possible that spring high school sports may extend into June and July. Here is a news release from OHSAA concerning spring sports as it stands today, April 2.

Lydia Lugibihl from Pandora is a food and nutrition major

Lydia Lugibihl, a senior food and nutrition major with a concentration in business, utilized her minors in marketing and business administration to enhance her experience at Bluffton University. 

The Pandora native spent the spring 2019 semester in Washington, D.C., at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC), and this fall she joined the student leadership team of the Bluffton Bread Company. 

Tom Augsburger, Bluffton Sportsman's Club president,  has announced that this year's trout derby will move to Sunday, June 7.

The cause is two-fold: the recent flooding of the Buckey and the COVID-19 virus.

Watch the Icon for additional updates.

Here are three ways to participate: • Online • Via phone • Mail

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 is Census Day in the United States.

While Bluffton is inundated with news and updates about the current health crisis, it’s important to know that the 2020 Census is still happening and that it is a very important priority for our community.  

This reminder from the Village of Bluffton income tax department.

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