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Bluffton University will host Radical Reformation Film Festival 2, “Zwingli,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Stutzman Lecture Hall.

This event is part of Anabaptism at 500, a series commemorating the beginning of the Anabaptist faith denomination. A full list of Anabaptism at 500 events can be found at www.bluffton.edu/anabaptism500 

All Anabaptism at 500 events are free and open to public. These events made possible with the generous support of Lowell and Marty Hostetler.

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The Kiwanis Club of Findlay is now accepting applications for the annual scholarship program.  Established in 1974, the Fred Brucklacher Memorial Scholarship supports Hancock County students in  their pursuit of higher education. Since its inception, over $216,000 has been awarded. 

In 2025 scholarships will be available in three categories: 

1. $2,500 for graduating seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree 

2. $2,500 for graduating seniors pursuing a two-year degree or technical certificate 3. $2,500 for current college students 

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON – The Bluffton High School girls basketball team used a big second quarter to upset visiting Northwest Conference rival Allen East 49-44 on Tuesday, January 28.

The Pirates outscored the Mustang girls 31-17 over the middle quarters to pave the way to the victory. Bluffton won the second stanza 16-5 to seize control.

Bluffton improved to 11-8 overall and 3-2 in the NWC after the victory.  

Meanwhile, AE fell to 15-4 overall and 2-3 in the NWC with the defeat. 

The Mustangs led the Pirates 9-8 after the first quarter. But the big second period boosted the hosts to a 24-14 halftime lead. 

Bluffton consolidated the lead with a 15-12 third quarter that extended the margin to 39-26 heading to the final period.  

AE made a desperation comeback bid by scoring 18 fourth quarter points, but came up five points short. 

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The Bluffton Police Department has announced: "There have been several vehicles broken into in the area over the last few weeks. Please remember to lock your doors and take all of your valuables, purses (bags), money etc. out of your vehicles when left unattended." 

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Bluffton Middle School has announced the following Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 academic year. There are designations for All A and A/B status.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade: 

Morgan Basinger, Natalie Basinger, Kyra Bingley, Julia Brauen, Charles Brodman, Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, Brooke Cherry, Aryn Clinger, Quinn Cupples, Lydia Davis, Malia Fought, Elijah Fry, Jonathan Gallant, Grant Gesler, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Gremling, Eden Hagen, Lyla Heinze, Kaidree Hohenbrink, Gabriella Holmes, Henrietta Kaiser, Kinley Kill, Milena King, Julianna Lewis, Quinn Longworth, Samuel Lovett, Averie Marquart, Savannah Meyer, Mikah Miller, Kayla Mueller, Sage Music, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, Bryce Sehlhorst, Peyton Simon, Mckenna Stoner, Caroline Stratton, Bowen Sturgeon, Cooper Tuttle, Lillian Utendorf, Natalie Veit, Ellia Zink

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The following meetings have been announced by the Village of Bluffton and will be held at Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. The meetings are also listed on the Icon's calendar.

Streets, Alleys, Lights & Sidewalks Committee on Wednesday, January 29 at 5:00 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Committee on Thursday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. (Park Playground)

Parks & Recreation Committee on Thursday, January 30 at 11:30 a.m. (2025 Pool Rates & Staffing)

Utilities Committee on Thursday, January 30 at 3:00 p.m.

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