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Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 3:05pm

Happiness is a thing to be practiced, like the violin. Here are some members of the violin section of the Bluffton Junior High strings in rehearsal. From left, Kiera Rieman, Lexi White and Nebraska Montgomery. Rachael Lewis is the strings teacher.

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26-year-old Pandora woman charged in Lima bank robbery

May be the same woman who robbed the same bank last week
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 2:19pm

A Pandora woman, Nicole Shoopman, 26, was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery following a bank robbery in Lima on Monday.

According to Allen County sheriff deputies, Shoopman is believed to be the same woman who robbed the same bank last week.

Shoopman was expected to appear at a bond hearing Wednesday at Lima Municipal Court.

The robbery occurred at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Fifth Third Bank on Hardin Highway, Lima.

A witness provided a possible vehicle description and license plate number, Allen County Sheriff Chief Deputy Jimmy Everett said.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Here's October's library calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 1:37pm

There's lots going on at the Bluffton Public Library in October. Here's a printer-friendly copy of the October events calendar.

Section: 
Bluffton Public Library
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Icon creates special $25 offer for non-profit groups

Offer provides very affordable advertising for one-time events
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 12:46pm

To better serve non-profit organizations, clubs, school groups and church groups, The Icon has created a $25 special offer.

Any non-profit group may advertise a special one-time event such as:
• Barbecue
• Spaghetti dinner
• Pancake breakfast
• Silent auction
• Beef and noodle dinner
• Garage sale
• Golf outing
• Bake sale
• Ice cream social
• Any fundraiser or special event.

Section: 
Business
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2017 economic forecast talks offered by Citizens National Bank

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 12:30pm

Citizens National Bank is hosting a series of free seminars featuring economic forcasting for 2017 by Robert J. Morgan, Senior Consultant with Austin Associates, LLC.

Business owners are invited to hear Morgan. He will discuss current market conditions and what he expects to see in regards to unemployment, housing and the challenges facing business owners in the upcoming year.

Morgan will be speaking at four separate locations and a meal will be provided at each:

Section: 
Business
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3 Bluffton soccer teams bring home the trophies from Glandorf

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 5, 2016 - 6:59am

Bluffton had five teams play in the Glandorf Soctoberfest tournament this past weekend. Out of the five teams, three of them came in first place in their division. (Photos by Jamie Nygard)

Photos below:

• Bluffton U15 boys
• Bluffton U12 boys

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Sports
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