The Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Townhip United Way, perhaps the smallest United Way in Ohio, will join the United Way of Greater Lima this fall, according to Erin Bukholder, the local board's executive director.
CLICK HERE to read the Icon's opinion in favor of this action.
The local United Way has struggled in recent years, failing to meet its annual goal of $26,000.
Larry L. Mathewson, 88, died June 21, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Bowling Green, Ohio. Larry was born Oct. 9, 1931, in Ada to the late Dana and Treva (Lewis) Mathewson. On June 30, 1951 he married Imajean Klass who preceded him in death on Nov. 11, 2010.
Bluffton University has announced the dean’s list for undergraduate students for the spring 2020 term. Students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher are eligible for the dean’s list. Area students follow:
Devon Bilimek, Bluffton
Gabe Denecker, Bluffton
Brianna Keeler, Bluffton
Therisanyo Phetlhu, Bluffton
Levi Smith, Bluffton
Leah Tabler, Bluffton
Students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 based on 20 semester hours received dean’s list with distinction for continued high achievement follow:
Leslie Diaz Valdiviezo, Bluffton
Jackie "Jack" Wayne Laeufer, 87, died June 19, 2020, at his residence. Jack was born May 30, 1933, in Lima, Ohio to the late Russell and Inez (Skinner) Laeufer. On Sept. 19, 1956, he married Wilma Anderson and she survives.
Originally planning to pursue a career as a sign language interpreter, Alexis Montemarano ’20 was intrigued by Bluffton University’s newly developed speech-language pathology and audiology program as a first-year student.
Now, Montemarano is a member of Bluffton’s first class of SLPA graduates.
This fall, she will pursue a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology at Baldwin Wallace University, serve as a graduate assistant and work on research and funding for special education programs.
Moving quickly through Bluffton 100 years ago, this Lake Erie and Western Railroad freight train is steaming at a fast clip from Sandusky to Lima and possibly on its way to the end of the line in Peoria, Illinois.
The photo was taken sometime between 1920 and 1924 and is in the collection of Dick Boehr. The mill on the east side of the track was razed about 15 years ago. The station, seen at the edge on the left side is now located on Spring Street at the Buckeye as the home of the Bluffton Sportmen's Club.
Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.
As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen, a long-time Bluffton College art professor.
For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.
By Mindy Lause, RN
Blanchard Valley Health System
Emergency Department
With social justice issues like human trafficking, sexual assault and intimate partner violence in the media, one might ask: “What is a forensic nurse?”
A forensic nurse is a registered nurse who blends the holistic care of nursing to the body, mind and spirit—to include principles from the law, medicine and science.
A forensic patient is an individual who has a healthcare issue and intersects with the legal system.
This column is provided by the Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
When the summertime heat is on, it's time to get outside, enjoy time with family and have fun. To keep your family safe this summer, check out these summer poison prevention tips.
