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“Messiah” rehearsals begin Oct. 3

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 8:15am

Rehearsals for Bluffton University’s 129th performance of Handel’s “Messiah” will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays each week starting Oct. 3.

There are a total of nine rehearsals, as well as the dress rehearsal on Saturday, Dec. 9 and concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. Rehearsals will take place in the Gilliom Room of Mosiman Hall.

All singers, from high school students to adults, are invited to join the chorus, which includes Bluffton students, faculty, staff and community members. There is no cost to participate. 

Rehearsals will lead to the traditional Advent-season performance in Yoder Recital Hall at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10. Dr. Bo Young Kang, director of choral activities, will conduct the performance, also featuring regional soloists and an orchestra. 

For more information, contact Dr. Kang at [email protected] or the music department office at 419-358-3347. 

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Bluffton girls tennis 4-1 vs. St. Marys

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 7:39am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls tennis team defeated host St. Marys decisively 4-1 Monday evening, September 18.

The Pirate netters improved to 4-6 with the road win.

Senior Brooke Camper won at first singles with a 6-0, 6-0 double bagel over senior Sophie James.

Pirate junior Brooklyn Moser also triumphed easily at third singles 6-2, 6-1 over senior Kadence MacLean. 

The Bluffton tandem of senior Leah Klinger and sophomore Hannah Nieman gutted out a 6-2, 7-6 (11-9) victory at first doubles.

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Bluffton Police Department to dedicate Fallen Officers Memorial

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Police Department will be holding a dedication ceremony for a new Fallen Officers Memorial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23. 

The memorial will be located in front of the Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend this dedication and unveiling of the memorial display. 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Library activities in Pandora

Posted by Staff on September 19, 2023 - 6:00am

Join the Putnam County District Libraries for storytime on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in Pandora.

On Tuesday, October 10, there will be a special Eclipse Pizza Storytime. Participants will receive solar glasses (while supplies last).

The Pandora-Riley Township library is located at 118 E Main St, Pandora, OH 45877. Phone: (419) 384-3232

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Several area newspapers sold to CherryRoad Media

Posted by Paula Scott on September 19, 2023 - 6:00am

The Ada Herald has announced that it is one of eight community newspapers that has been sold by Delphos Herald Inc. to CherryRoad Media, a subsidiary of the New Jersey-based CherryRoad Technologies. 

The sale also includes the Delphos Herald, Van Wert Times Bulletin, the Putnam County Sentinel, the Paulding Progress and the Putnam County Vidette, as well as the associated printing facility.

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Business
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Community Calendar preview for September 19, 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2023 - 1:33pm

Check out the Icon's Community Calendar for events near you.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

11-12:00 p.m. Constitution Day Lecture, Yoder Recital Hall, College Rd.

1-2:00 p.m. Dulcimers, Senior Citizens Center, 132 N Main St.

3-4:00 p.m. Social Hour, Senior Citizens Center, 132 N Main St.

5:30-6:30 p.m. TOPS St John's UCC, 223 W College Ave.

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