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What was the mystery animal of 1956?

Posted by Staff on November 27, 2022 - 7:56am

In late November 1956 – actually this week 66 years ago, the major topic of residents of  the LaFayette and Bluffton area was of a mysterious animal that “cried like a baby and screamed like a woman.”

A front page story in the Bluffton New described the circumstances surrounding this mystery. 

Before you read about the 1956 mystery animal remember to watch Bluffton Forever next week for a story from 1958 about another mystery animal that appeared in the Bluffton rural community. 

The story from the Nov. 29, 1956, Bluffton News follows: 

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Historical Bluffton
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BHS boys basketball nipped by Paulding in opener

Posted by Staff on November 27, 2022 - 7:53am

By Cort Reynolds

PAULDING - The visiting Bluffton High School boys basketball team lost its season opener 53-51 at Paulding High School on Saturday, November 26. 

The Pirates trailed 11-7 after the first period, but pulled ahead 27-26 at halftime. 

Carson Soper drained three triples in the second stanza, and Marek Donaldson drilled two trifectas in the same stanza to give the Pirates a slim edge.

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Sports
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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted by Paula Scott on November 24, 2022 - 5:00am

From the staff of the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Our office will be closed and we will take a break on November 24-25-26.

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Radio Dispatcher Tyree honored in Findlay

Posted by Staff on November 23, 2022 - 5:00am

FINDLAY– Ohio State Highway Patrol Dispatcher Ashlee Tyree has been selected as the 2022 Dispatcher of the Year at the Findlay Dispatch Center. Dispatcher Tyree has also been selected as the 2022 Dispatcher of the year for the Findlay District. 

Tyree, 37, was honored in recognition of outstanding service of the past year at the Findlay Dispatch Center. Sworn officers and dispatchers chose Tyree based on technical job knowledge and ability, enthusiastic work attitude, teamwork, and prompt and courteous response to the public’s requests for information and assistance. 

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People
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Highway patrol looks to reduce fatal crashes during holiday weekend

Posted by Staff on November 23, 2022 - 5:00am

COLUMBUS--As Ohio residents and visitors make their way to see family and friends this Thanksgiving, Ohio troopers will be making sure motorists are taking the proper safety measures by driving sober, not driving distracted, and wearing their safety belt.

Troopers will be highly visible and cracking down on those driving impaired and those failing to wear a safety belt from Wednesday, November 23 at midnight through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 27.

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Regional news
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Ants N Fleas joins Icon advertisers

Posted by Staff on November 23, 2022 - 5:00am

Ants N Fleas, a 5,000 square foot gallery of collectibles, antiques, flea market and consignment has joined business card advertisers on our Classifieds page.

Located at 201 E Kiracofe Ave, Elida, Ohio, Ants N Fleas may be contacted at 419-860-4023 and [email protected].

Business hours are Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Monday-Tuesday: Closed.

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