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It's Bluffton versus Arlington Saturday night

What a way to launch the 2016-17 girls' bball season
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 9:41pm

It's Bluffton HS versus Arlington in Saturday's McDonald's Girls' Holiday Tournament finals.

On Friday Arlington defeated Allen East 71-17 in the opener while Bluffton handled Cory-Rawson 80-23.

Allen East will face Cory-Rawson in the consolation game at  6 p.m. Arlington will face Bluffton in the championship game at approximately 7:30 p.m.

THE ATTCHMENT BELOW has the box score of both games.

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Sports
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30th Blaze comes to Bluffton!

Everything you need to know about Saturday is in this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 9:11pm

It's time for Bluffton's 30-year-Saturday-after-Thanksgiving-tradition. Here's everything you need to know.

• THE SCHEDULE:
3-5 p.m. – Ice carving exhibition - Main Street
4p.m. - Food booths open
4 p.m. – Parade line up on Snider Road
5 p.m. – Parade
6 p.m. - Entertainment on Main Street
   • Bluffton High School show choir
   • Bluffton University brass ensemble
   • Ryan Strickler
6:55 p.m. – John George recites Christmas story from Luke 2
7 p.m. – Dennis Morrison turns on the Ream lights

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Regional news
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Charles Montgomery was a life-long farmer

WW II veteran and graduate of Bluffton High School
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 5:48pm

Charles "Chuck" W. Montgomery, 94, died Nov. 23, 2016, at Bluffton Hospital.

He was born March 1, 1922, in Bluffton to the late Charles and Lenore (Stouffer) Montgomery. On Jan. 26, 1943, he married Marjorie Reams Montgomery who survives.

After graduating from Bluffton High School, Charles became a life-long farmer. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, bird watching, gardening, nature, reading and studying the universe.

He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in World War II.

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Obituaries
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Check out what the Icon spotted in the sky over ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 12:22pm

FROM ADA ICON:
U.F.O. in Ada?
Nope, just lens glare, according to Ken Collins, who took these Thanksgiving night photos in Ada.

Certainly sounds more fun seeing U.F.O.'s, however.

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Iconoclast View
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"It's a Wonderful Life" - free shows today

1:30 and 4 p.m. at Shannon Theatre
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 10:48am

The Blaze of Lights starts early. Here's two event taking placing on Friday in Bluffton:

• Two free showings of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” at the Shannon Theatre. Showings are at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Sponsors are Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn and Shannon Theatre.

 • Holly Follies Variety Show, new this year, two performances: 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, and Saturday, Nov. 26, in the Bluffton Middle School cafetorium. Tickets are sold at the door for $5 adults and $3 children, free for youth 3 and under.

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Regional news
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Is there a doctor in the house?

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2016 - 10:30am

Or, why is Nancy Yeager smiling? Better still, Pat Rodabaugh is the rehearsal stand in for Bill Watkins who will really feels the pain. It gets better. Imagine Dr. Woodruff's punch line. Try to imagine Bill's medical complaint. This photo represents a slither of a scene from this weekend's Holly Follies. Presented Friday and Saturday evening in the middle school, the performances have tickets on sale at the door. Click here for all the details.

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