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Scott Benroth was a Bluffton HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 4:44pm

Scott Alan Benroth, 54, died May 21, 2020 at his residence. Scott was born July 12, 1965, in Bluffton to Richard and Jane (Alspach) Benroth. On July 13, 1990, he married Rita Jane Swartz Benroth who survives in Bluffton. 

Scott graduated from Bluffton High School and worked as a technician at Proctor & Gamble in Lima. He enjoyed golfing, camping, grilling out, the outdoors, Ohio State football and basketball, NASCAR and spending time with his family.  

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You can have your pancakes and eat them too!

Lu Lu's Diner reopens with regular hours
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 1:39pm

Please add strawberries to my pancakes.

As Bluffton reopens, Lu Lu’s Diner, 114 E. College Ave., is back in the breakfast and lunch business. The diner reopened on May 21, and is operating with a full staff and its regular hours.

Those hours are Mondays through Saturdays 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Employees are wearing masks. The restaurant is being continually sanitized and tables are spread apart for the safety of customers.

Lu Lu’s is owned and operated by Justin Musil, who opened the popular eating spot in the summer of 2015.

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One-half-century-plus of making music at Bluffton High School

The only truth is music – Jack Kerouac
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 1:22pm

The following awards are presented each May by the Bluffton High School Music Department. The  2020-21 awards winners are included in this all-time list. This year’s winners are also listed in a separate story by clicking here.

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A little off the top, please

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 1:18pm

Craig Stone is cutting hair again. Lots of it. He reopened Stoney's Barbershop, in the lower level of 125 N. Main St., yesterday. Donning an Ohio State University mask, he says that there's lot of hair to cut in Bluffton. As of Friday morning, his earliest appointment  – not counting the waiting list for cancellations – is Friday, June 12.

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Listen to the music

2019-20 Bluffton High School music award winners
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 1:02pm

Bluffton High School music and drama students were recognized this week as 13 annual awards were presented in virtual format. This year’s student honorees follow. To view the all-time list of BHS music award winners, going back to 1967, click here.

Semper Fi Award 
Given to a band student who exemplifies good musicianship, dedication, dignity, community service and good grades
Harrison Stechschulte           

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Today's BHS seniors in the spotlight

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 22, 2020 - 9:00am

Here's today's installment of the Bluffton High School Class of 2020 Senior Spotlight. Each weekday until the end of May the Icon will feature photos and future plans for four BHS seniors.  Students will be featured in a four-set random order. 

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