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Superintendent letter on start of 2022-2023 school year

Posted by Staff on August 24, 2022 - 5:45am

The following letter from Greg Denecker, superintendent of the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools, can also be found in a newsletter mailed to Bluffton residents. On Wednesday, August 24, students are invited to meet their teachers; they go back to school on Monday, August 29.

Enrollment • New staff members • School security • Senior citizen breakfasts • Financial report • Professional development • Permanent improvements

We are looking forward to the 2022-2023 school year and to welcoming over 1200 students into our district on the first day of school. Our enrollment numbers have stayed very consistent over the past 25 years, which is a real tribute to our community and staff because many schools in our region have lost considerable enrollment in that same time frame.

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BHS golfers split NWC tri

Posted by Staff on August 23, 2022 - 3:22pm

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School golf team split a Northwest Connference tri-match at Pike Run Golf Course on Monday, August 22.

The Pirates lost their first-place league showdown to Leipsic 173-181, but finished ahead of Crestview 173-207.

Vikings Brevin Brandt and Nick Schroeder shared match medalist honors with a round of 40. First-place Leipsic improved to 7-0 in the NWC with the wins.

Bluffton is 5-2 in league play. Crestview fell to 0-5 in the NWC with the losses.

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Bluffton VB sweeps Falcons

Posted by Staff on August 23, 2022 - 3:16pm

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls volleyball team won a straight-sets match at Riverdale in non-league action Monday evening, August 22.

The Pirate spikers rolled over the Falcon girls 25-10, 25-9, 25-18.

Kendall Stackhouse led Bluffton with 10 kills. Ayla Grandey knocked down eight kills, and Morgan Fruchey added seven kills.

Olivia Hobensack dished out 10 assists while Gracie Yarnell passed up nine assists.

Yarnell and Avery Talavinia each served two aces. Talavinia also mustered up 12 digs.

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Sheriff comments on fentanyl social media rumors

Posted by Staff on August 23, 2022 - 12:54pm

August 23, 2022

It has come to my attention that there is a social media rumor claiming there has been fentanyl laced currency found at the Allen County Fair. Local residents, concerned citizens and now even national media outlets have called us questioning this story. I want to be abundantly clear that this is a rumor and has absolutely no truth to it. No such event has taken place at the fair. It’s unfortunate that the hard work of the Allen County Fair Board and many other volunteers would be over shadowed by such a false statement. When utilizing social media please think twice before you like, comment, or share; especially when the story is vague with limited information and the proliferation of that story can cause widespread panic. The Allen County Fair is a joyous, family event that many agencies work very hard to keep safe.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Public meetings announced by Village of Bluffton

Posted by Staff on August 23, 2022 - 10:32am

The following public meetings have been scheduled by the Village of Bluffton:

Wednesday, August 24

  • Joint Safety Services & Finance Committee at noon

Wednesday, August 31

  • Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.

Monday, September 12

  • Village Council at 7:00 p.m.

All meetings are at the Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. unless otherwise noted.

The meeting schedule is also updated on the Classifieds page.

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Vine Street block party survives a sprinkle

Posted by Paula Scott on August 23, 2022 - 9:16am

Stay tuned for the Icon's report on the August 20 Vine Street block party, which was delayed by rain but provided art, activities including a dunk tank, tarot card readings, face painting mini golf and--most importantly--music and dancing with two DJs, John Humphrey and Stacey "Hotwaxx" Hale.

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