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Pumping the hydrant dry

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 3:58pm

Jan Basinger, village service employee, spent most of last week flushing Bluffton's 290 fire hydrants. The village conducts this in the spring and fall. It is a check on the condition of the hydrants and water helps alleviate corrosion in the water pipes.

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BVHS announces clinic collaboration with Mayo Clinic Care Network

The new relationship extends to medical professionals at the Bluffton Hospital
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 3:25pm

Attached at the bottom of this story is a Q and A for frequently asked questions regarding the collaboration.

Blanchard Valley Health System has announced that it is the first Ohio-based health care facility to join a clinic collaboration with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, of Rochester, Minnesota.

The Mayo relationship extends to medical professionals at the  Bluffton Hospital.

In making the announcement on Oct. 10, Scott Malaney, BVHS president and CEO, said, “This is a big day for us.”

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Nygaard 7th, Conley 13th at NWC meet

The young Pirates have no seniors, and seven of their top nine at the NWC meet were freshmen or sophomores
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 3:12pm

By Cort Reynolds
VAN WERT - The Bluffton boys cross country team finished fourth in the seven-team Northwest Conference championship meet at the Van Wert Reservoir Saturday morning.

Columbus Grove defended its boys team title with just 23 points. Lincolnview was second (45), followed by Crestview (86), Bluffton (105), Allen East (133), Paulding (143) and Ada (211).

Freshman Erik Nygaard posted the top Pirate showing, finishing a strong seventh out of 95 runners in 18:08. Junior Elijah Conley crossed the finish line 13th in 18:20.1.

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Sports
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Who was your bus driver in 1966-67?

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 2:14pm

Bluffton school bus drivers in 1966-67.

Icon viewers, please help us with a few first names. From left Freeman Basinger, Dave Lugibihl, _______Zimmerman, Ken Krautter, Raymond Powell, _______Unruh, ________Williams and Keith Brauen.

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Historical Bluffton
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BETH AN

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 12:41pm

BETH AN is a familiar Main Street Ada plate. The vehicle owner is also owner of Tavern 101.

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Regional news
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Bluffton trick-or-treat night is Oct. 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 14, 2019 - 9:46am

As a reminder, Bluffton's trick-or-treat night is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.

• Maple Crest will accept Halloweeners in its lobby and family room during that time.

• The Icon will take photos of Halloweeners at the Bluffton Public Library.

• Any other retirement home or organization hosting trick-or-treaters may contact the Icon at [email protected]. We will add you to our list.

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Events
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