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By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School baseball team lost 7-3 to visiting Parkway in Div. III sectional semifinal play Thursday, May 19.

The 12th-seeded Pirates fell to 3-18 with the loss, while 13th seed Parkway improved to 3-19 after the win. 

The Panthers advance to the sectional finals Friday, May 20 at top seed Pemberville Eastwood.

The district finals will be held at Elida May 26/28.

Summer Storytime at Bluffton Public Library is for infants to Pre-Kindergarten who will get to talk, sing, read, write, and play with fellow Storytime Friends. This is a great way to engage your little one in social cues and how to make friends while listening to stories.

Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

Registration is required. 

Scan the QR code on the flyer with your phone camera

Drone pilot Joel Dunifon provides a 5:00 video of Bluffton High School Seniors in the process of putting their mark on College Avenue in BIG painted graphics and text. 

View the video at https://youtu.be/7sMuy8Gch5g

JAMPD tips on abandoned, nesting and fledgling birds

From the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District (via Facebook):

"The phone calls to the Park Office are increasing every day. Let's have a quick clarification on abandoned, nestling and fledgling birds on this Wildlife Wednesday.

"Abandoned-baby birds (animals) are rare. Unless you physically see the deceased parents near the nest (or burrow or den) DO NOT DISTURB the baby animal.

Aloha Summer! is the theme for Bluffton Family Recreation's May 31-June 3 day camp:

"Finally saying Aloha to Summer! Surf into the start of summer vacation with a week full of water, sun, and exploring the amazing outdoors! We want each and every day at camp to feel like a vaca for our campers! Come join us to start camp with a positive and welcoming vibes! Make sure to bring your water clothes."

The Icon is enamored with "Old Pictures of Forgotten Ohio" an online collection of pictures that includes this bird's eye view of downtown Bluffton in the age of horse and carriage. What's gone or forgotten from our downtown? Canvas awnings, horse poop, skylights, wood frame buildings and telephone poles, to name a few.

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