Owen D. Ziessler, 83, passed away November 23, 2024, at Willow Ridge - Betty House.
Owen was born February 9, 1941 in Findlay to Winfield and Helen (Beck) Ziessler who preceded him in death. On May 11, 1963 he married Kay (Zimmerly) Ziessler who preceded him in death on January 9, 2023.
By Heather Auxier, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic neurological condition that causes severe pain in a limb. The pain is disproportionate to the injury or trauma that caused it. This affects roughly 200,000 people in the United States.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
A local online business, SuperCuteDresses.com, recently hit a major milestone in its development with the assistance of the Bluffton Post Office.
The Icon met Luke Ringger, who owns the business with his wife Kariann, at the Bluffton Post Office to see a celebration with Post Master Jared Caprella and Tom Pennington, a Territory Representative for USPS.
The milestone? Shipping 10,000 packaging in 2024, which Ringger notes was done “flawlessly.” And that was with just 9 months under their belts. Rather than celebrate an odd number at the end of the year–kind of like waiting for your car odometer to turn over 100,000–he chose to present the U.S. Post Office representative with a plaque expressing the company’s gratitude at the 10K mark. ▶︎
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) continues to look for dedicated volunteers to fill a variety of roles.
The organization updates its volunteer opportunities list regularly. Heather Schalk, volunteer services manager, said volunteers today often want flexibility. Some want to volunteer for several hours each week, while others might have less availability but ask to be on the list for a one-time opportunity, like a special event. Schalk meets with each new volunteer individually to get a sense of their interests, skills, and schedule.
The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., has a standing invitation for community members: "Utilize our display case to showcase your artwork, exhibit your collections, or display a cause. Show us what you collect, create, or are passionate about!"
For more information, visit the library or call 419-358-5016. Upon approval, you will be designated a month to display your items right next to the circulation desk.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold a special service of thanks on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at 9:30 AM.
The readings are Deuteronomy 8:10-18 and Philippians 4:10-20. The sermon will be from Luke 17:11-19, the account of Jesus healing the ten lepers and only one thanked Him.
Hymns will be "All People that on Earth Do Dwell; O Bless the Lord, My Soul; Now Thank We All our God; SIng to the Lord of Harvest; and I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus"
AE downs Devils, to face Pirates in title game Saturday
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls basketball team tipped off its season with a convincing 49-23 win over visiting Cory-Rawson in the semifinals of the annual Lewis Family McDonald’s Holiday Classic tournament Thursday night, November 21
The semifinals were moved up one day so as not to conflict with Bluffton playing Patrick Henry Friday night in the region 22 football finals.
The Pirate girls (1-0) will take on backyard foe Allen East (1-0) in the championship game Saturday evening at approximately 6:30 p.m.
The two rivals have faced off in the last two McDonald’s tournament finals. AE won last year, while the Pirates took the crown in 2022 with a three-point win. ▶︎
BLUFFTON – Bluffton High School senior linebacker Landen Worcester was recently named one of three Div. VI All-Northwest District Defensive Players of the Year for football by a local Ohio Prep Sportswriter Association media panel.
The 5-11, 201-pound Worcester was also named first team all-district after leading the Pirates to a 12-1 record (6-1 Northwest Conference) and their second straight regional final playoff appearance.
Cody Depweg of Coldwater and Grant Smith of Patrick Henry shared the Defensive District Div. VI Player of the Year honor with Worcester. ▶︎
