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Bluffton University develops partnership with GROB Systems, Inc.

Bluffton University has expanded its network of Corporate Partnerships by signing an agreement with GROB Systems, Inc.

“We are excited to grow and expand our connections both in Ohio and across the world,” said Jane Wood, president of Bluffton University. “One of the greatest strengths of our graduate programs is our cohort model where students interact with and learn from their peers. These new partnerships are a great way to increase the diversity of thought and experience among our students.”

PHOTOS: Bluffton Police Department unveiling of Fallen Officers Memorial

A permanent memorial to Bluffton police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty has been installed at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.

Ceremonies on September 23, 2023 brought together families, residents and members of the law enforcement community.

View the Icon's photos HERE.

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E. Irene Baumgartner worked at Pandora-Gilboa High School

E. Irene Baumgartner, 96, passed away October 11, 2023, at Mennonite Memorial Home.  

Irene was born August 20, 1927 in Watson, Saskatchewan, Canada to Enos and Winnfred (Mounsey) Suter who preceded her in death. On June 21, 1947 she married Dwight Baumgartner who preceded her in death on April 5, 2023. (View Dwight's obituary HERE.)

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Alfred Paul Heldman served in the U.S. Army

Alfred Paul Heldman, 87 of Jenera went to his heavenly home on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Toledo Hospital.  He was born at home in Eagle Township on March 18, 1936, to the late Franklin and Ida (Schaller) Heldman. He was baptized on May 3, 1936, started attending Trinity Lutheran School in 1948 in the 7 th grade, the year the school opened, and then confirmed on May 14, 1950.

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Pirate volleyball sweeps Grove, finish 3rd in NWC

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Columbus Grove in a Northwest Conference match Tuesday evening, October 10, to end the regular season.

The Pirates improved to 17-4 overall and finished 6-2 in the NWC with the decisive 25-14, 25-21, 25-15 win. 

The Pirates finished in third place in the league standings after the sweep. Crestview won at 8-0, followed by Leipsic in second at 7-1. The Vikings swept Ada Tuesday night to secure second place.

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CNB to host 2024 economic forecast presentations

RSVP required

Beginning Friday, October 20, Citizens National Bank will host a series of free seminars featuring economist Robert J. Morgan.

Local business owners are invited to hear Morgan present his economic forecast for 2024. He will discuss current market conditions and what he expects to see in regards to unemployment, housing and the challenges facing business owners in the upcoming year.

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