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Michigan man charged with one count robbery; additional charges being considered in Chase bank robbery

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 21, 2014 - 1:35pm

Bluffton's Chase bank was the scene of a robbery this morning (Oct. 21). A statement from Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, explains that a suspect has been arrested.

Skilliter's report follows:

At 8:56 a.m. today a lone white male entered the Chase Bank, 135 S. Main St., Bluffton,  and presented tellers with a note that threatened an explosion if his demand for money was not met. A teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The man fled from the bank.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Bank robbery suspect in custody

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 21, 2014 - 9:57am

An apparent bank robber is in custody following a break-in at Chase, 135 N. Main St., Bluffton, this morning. At least a dozen police officers from Bluffton and Allen County Sheriff were on the scene when this photo was taken at 9:35 a.m. Nearly one-half dozen squad cars were on the scene as the bank area is roped off and designated as a crime scene. Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, told the Icon that a suspect is in custody. More details will follow. CLICK FOR A VIDEO.

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Letter: About those pumpkins on Main Street

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 20, 2014 - 8:45pm

Note: The Icon accidentially sat on this letter by error. We received it on Oct. 14. Our apologies.

Icon viewers:

You may soon notice that pumpkins aren’t just orange this year.  Before long, hand-painted pumpkins will be distributed throughout Bluffton, exhibiting a variety of colors not typically seen on this fixture of autumn.

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Letters
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BFR announces Halloween party, next Paint and Sip, plus winter hours

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 20, 2014 - 8:41pm

BFR Sports & Fitness will provide a free Halloween event from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday,
October 26. The event will include games, crafts, and snacks for families with young children.  A costume judging contest is scheduled for 3 p.m., with divisions for ages 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11 and older, and a family/group division. 

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Regional news
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Sarah Thiesen named to first team all-NWC girls' soccer

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 20, 2014 - 8:22pm

Bluffton High School girls' soccer player Sarah Thiesen, sophomore, was named to the first team all-Northwest Conference in girls' soccer. Jadyn Barhorst, sophomore, was named to the second team. Kayla Kindle, freshman, was named honorable mention.

Allen East sophomore Leah Casey was voted the 2014 Northwest Conference “Player of The Year. Lamar Houston (AE) was selected as "Coach of the Year" in the balloting.

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Sports
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Calico Skies concert Oct. 25 at town hall

Posted by Mary Pannabecke... on October 20, 2014 - 8:10pm

Calico Skies, a  two-piece, guitar-and-violin duo based out of Findlay, Will perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at theNluffton town hall.

The duo plays Celtic, folk, rock, pop, and country music, including songs from artists such as Cat Stevens, Electric Light Orchestra, The Rolling Stones, and the Moody Blues.

The concert will be on the third floor, which is handicap accessible. The public is welcome to attend and will be asked to share a donation for the musicians.

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Regional news
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