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NYT Bestselling author joins Bluffton English faculty

Posted by admin on July 13, 2021 - 6:00am

New York Times Bestselling author and World Fantasy Award winner Tobias Buckell is joining the Bluffton University English department this fall. Buckell will serve as an instructor of English.

A 2000 Bluffton graduate, Buckell's 13 novels and more than 80 stories have been translated into 20 different languages. His work has been nominated for several awards including the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy and the Astounding Award for Best New Science Fiction Author.

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Bluffton University
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More than 150 riders tour Bluffton and Ada countryside

Posted by admin on July 12, 2021 - 6:00am

More than 150 riders toured Bluffton and Ada countryside as part of the seventh annual Ride to Remember. Proceeds from the annual event go toward building additional bike paths in the area.

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Volunteer opportunities at MHCO

Several opportunities at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
Posted by admin on July 12, 2021 - 6:00am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Chris Moser,  [email protected],  419-358-1015 extension 263.

At Mennonite Memorial Home

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Regional news
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Bluffton swimmers sweep WOAL championship meet

Posted by admin on July 12, 2021 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton summer swim squad dunked the competition by capturing the overall, boys and girls team titles at the 39th annual Elks Invitational Western Ohio Aquatic League championship meet July 9-10 in Kenton.

Bluffton scored 2,675.5 total points to out-distance Wapakoneta (2,262) and Westside Swim & Racket Club (2,138) in the combined boys/girls team standings.

Bluffton earned the boys team crown with 1,443.5 points. The Wapak Wave boys were second (1,229), while Westside came in third (1,066).

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Sports
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Icon music review - Four Classic Summer Songs to Keep You Cool

Posted by admin on July 11, 2021 - 12:55pm

Reviewed/Written by Craig Hoffman

The Dog Days Of Summer

It's hot, boys and girls. Thankfully, my wife finally let me use the air conditioner in our bedroom last night. It is a yearly struggle to get permission from her to use the air conditioner. This year it has not been that hot so far in Japan. But over this past weekend, it got warm quick, fast, and in a hurry. I happily turned my air conditioner on full blast!
What do you do to keep cool in the summer? Let the Icon know in the comments!

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Columnists
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Community VBS begins Sunday, July 18 at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Posted by admin on July 11, 2021 - 11:30am

This summer's Bluffton Community Vacation Bible School is hosted by St. Mary's Catholic Church, 160 N. Spring St, and it takes place Sunday, July 18, through Thursday, July 22.

The VBS theme is Rocky Railroad - Jesus' power pulls us through.

Due to the unknowns that Covid-19 continues to share, VBS will be delivered in a hybrid format.

All children and their families are invited to participate in outdoor activity stations on Sunday and Thursday nights.

Families are asked to attend in a staggered format to ensure social distancing.

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Worship
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