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Everything from accounting to zoology - and photos of graduation

Graduates from the Bluffton High School class of 2019 share their future plans with Icon viewers. There's everything from accounting to zoology.

And, we've attached some photos of commencement by Jamie Nygaard. Future plans follow, and go to the bottom of the story for commencement photos.

In addition, the 2019 commencement is attached. It includes all graduate names plus lists honor students.

Noah Adams
University of Iowa
Undecided

Jason Althaus
The Ohio State University ATI
Plant and Soil Management

Bluffton school board interviews candidates May 29 and May 30

Kyle Leatherman, Bluffton middle school principal, announced his resignation from the Bluffton Schools, effective this summer.

He has accepted a position as principal of Liberty Benton Middle School, starting on Aug. 1.  Prior to coming to Bluffton, he was a teacher at Gibsonburg from 2007 to 2013. He is a Heidelberg College graduate and obtained his principal licensure in Education from the University of Findlay.

“This is a family decision,” he told the Icon. “My family lives in the Liberty Benton school district.”

Emma Wilmetti, 5, daughter of Ashlie and Tim Wilmetti, watch the Memorial Day parade in Bluffton. (Jamie Nygaard photo)

From BHS to NASA

Interviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock
The class of 2019 graduated on May 25 at Bluffton High School's 138th commencement. As part of their send off, we look back to past BHS valedictorians for a little encouragement and perspective.

The Icon caught up with Jordan Cluts, who was valedictorian of the class of 2008.

Part of "Live and Learn" series

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host “HeartSmart,” a presentation of the “Live and Learn” series, to educate the community about heart health. This event will be held on Tuesday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium of Blanchard Valley Hospital, located at 1900 South Main Street, Findlay.

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with a health fair featuring informational booths, screenings and more until 11:30 a.m. Boxed lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m. and a panel discussion will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

The North Central Ohio Waste Management District (NCOWM) office is now open to receive your household hazardous waste (HHW). The District's office, located on 215 Shawnee Road, Lima, offers household hazardous waste recycling to households only and electronic waste recycling to residents and businesses in Allen and Hardin Counties. By utilizing NCOWM district's services, you are keeping harmful items out of landfill. 

What is household hazardous waste?

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