Bluffton High School senior Landon Armstrong recently signed a letter of intent to run track and field and cross country at the University of Findlay.
Landon is the son of Natalie and Andy Armstrong.
Landon is a two-time state placer in cross country, finishing 15th in 2021 and third in 2022. He is the BHS record-holder in cross country with a time of 15:34.0.
As a sophomore Landon finished eighth in the 4x800 relay, and 10th in the 800.
Henry "Colin" Dunbar, 92, passed away December 6, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Colin was born March 1, 1930 in Flint, Michigan to the late Henry C. and Agnes M. (Miller) Dunbar. He married Edith Tews Dunbar who preceded him in death on February 10, 2013.
Colin retired from Detroit Edison where he was an electrical engineer. One of his enjoyments in retirement was continually furthering his learning.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Courtney Elizabeth Makin-Caudill of Bluffton; and two great-grandchildren, Autumn Leigh Caudill and Logan Ray Caudill.
CARMEL, Ind. – The Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) has announced the Fall honorees for Tom Bohlsen Academic All-HCAC. Academic All-Conference selections have at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA and are varsity athletes.
The cumulative GPA is the student-athletes GPA at the end of the semester preceding the end of the fall season. The student-athlete must have completed the equivalent of a full academic year and must be a full-time enrolled student at the institution to be eligible for the Academic All-Conference award.
EMS Chief Jan Basinger reported the busiest month ever for Bluffton's volunteer crews, with 86 total calls for service. The Icon notes that at recent Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow meetings discussions have included how will this village service keep up with demand?
