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A safer route to Maple Crest

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 4:24pm

Bluffton's new bike and pedestrian path is open for business. The Lions Way Augsburger Road Path was dedicated on Monday. It stretches from Bentley Road to the Bluffton University Nature Preserve, Riverbend and Maple Crest. Watch the Icon for more details and photos.

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Anna Ruth Balmer was a retired Bluffton Main Street business owner

She and her husband, Harold, owned Balmer's, women's clothing store; Greg's Pharmacy located there today
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 4:11pm

Retired Bluffton business woman Anna Ruth Balmer, 93, of Bluffton, died Oct. 31, 2016, at Maplecrest, Bluffton.

She was born April 30, 1923, in Nappanee, Indiana, to the late Ezra and Anna (Christophal) Mullett. On Dec. 5, 1943, she married Harold Balmer who preceded her in death on April 28, 2012.

Anna was owner and operator of Balmer’s, Bluffton. She was an active member of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton.  Anna enjoyed sewing and polka dancing.  She designed the outfits used for the Maypole dance during May Day at Bluffton University. 

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Obituaries
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Lots of November bargains of the month at Family True Value Hardware

Christmas lights on the list
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 12:39pm

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announces its November Bargains of the Month.

These include:
• 200-count mini-led lights (on reels) cool white, warm white or multi-color, $14.99
• Wild bird seed, two options, $9.99
• Gallon bar and chain oil, $4.99
• 6-foot folding table, $34.99
• Folding chair, $9.99
• 3-foot Fiberglass stepladder, $49.99
• Seasonal door mat, $9.99

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Business
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October births at Bluffton Hospital include 9 boys, 6 girls

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 12:14pm

Here are births reported from Bluffton Hospital in October. There are nine boys and six girls in this report. CLICK HERE for photos.

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People
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Grove ends Pirate season by 46-19 count

Dakota Bricker scores 3 TDs for Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 6:35am

By Sam Brauen

Long touchdowns were the name of the game Friday night. 

Unfortunately for the Bluffton squad, the Columbus Grove Bulldogs had a few more explosive plays. Bluffton closed out their 2016 campaign with a 46-19 loss at the hands of Columbus Grove. 

GAME STATS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

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Sports
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Girls' soccer: Pirates season ends in district action

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2016 - 6:28am

The Bluffton Lady Pirates girls' soccer team played their last game of 2016 last Wednesday night against the Riverdale Falcons at Findlay High School in the District III semifinal match.

Riverdale took the lead in the first half with two goals, making it 2-0 at the start. 

Bluffton kept them from scoring again and at 14 minutes to go, a foul in the box gave Bluffton a penalty kick. Senior Sarah Theisen landed it beautifully making the score 2-1. But Riverdale came back strong scoring two more for a final score of 4-1.

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Sports
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