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BVHS livestream event focused on Breast Cancer

Posted by Staff on November 20, 2023 - 6:29am

Blanchard Valley Health System and the Mayo Clinic will host a “Live & Learn” educational presentation on Thursday, November 30, 2023, focusing on the science behind the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. 

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A short holiday week for the Icon

Posted by Paula Scott on November 20, 2023 - 6:00am

The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will take a holiday during Thanksgiving week 2023. Website content will be on pause Thursday-Sunday, November 23-26, except for breaking news including sports and obituaries.

Send your news tips and media releases 24/7 to [email protected].

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OHSAA relaunches Respect the Game program

Posted by Staff on November 20, 2023 - 6:00am

Shortage of officials, bad fan behavior spurs updates

COLUMBUS__The Ohio High School Athletic Association launched the Respect the Game program in 2004, and the phrase and logo have become synonymous with interscholastic athletics in Ohio from public address announcers, publications, social media and public service announcements. This fall, the OHSAA has been working on new resources and collecting ideas from member schools to announce an expanded Respect the Game program as the 2023-24 winter sports season is about to get underway.

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PHOTO It's called the Woman's Friend

Posted by Paula Scott on November 19, 2023 - 7:22am

This c. 1911 laundry washing machine, the Woman's Friend, was manufactured right here in Bluffton. It has been donated to the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society as the organization's first official accession. The display at 101 N. Main describes the Bluffton Manufacturing Company and has information about the society, which meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at Bluffton Town Hall.

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Bluffton Residential Lights Competition entries welcome

Posted by Staff on November 19, 2023 - 7:08am

The annual Bluffton residential holiday lighting competition is now accepting registrations through December. Sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, $1000 in Chamber Bucks will be awarded for Best Overall, Best Lights, Best Decorations, Mayor’s Choice, and the Chamber Choice.

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Clarabeth Bixel was a nurse and homemaker

Posted by Staff on November 19, 2023 - 7:04am

Clarabeth Bixel, 87, passed away November 18, 2023 at Willow Ridge - Frieda House, Bluffton. Clarabeth was born January 29, 1936 in Pandora to the late Archie and Velma (Miller) Diller. On April 2, 1955 she married Dwight Bixel who preceded her in death on October 24, 2017. 

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