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Bill Ramseyer finalist for membership in the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame

He has 30 years of coaching experience, compiling a career college football record of 176–104–4

Bluffton resident Bill Ramseyer is a finalist for membership in the 2021 College Football Hall of Fame.

The announcement was released by the Hall, located in Atlanta, Ga., earlier this week.

Ramseyer, a 1954 Bluffton High School and 1958 Bluffton College graduate, has more than 30 years of coaching experience, compiling a career college football record of 176–104–4.

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Summer kids' camp - adventure awaits

Bluffton Family Recreation weekday camp is a popular youth event

Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp is underway and there's still room for additional campers, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director. Registration is now available by calling BFR at 419-358-4150, or registering online by clicking here.

Nearly 20 youth have attended camps during its first two weeks and a staff of four lead the sessions. 

"BFR summer camp is a full day experience, designed with a wide range of activities guaranteed to expand your child’s horizons. It is open to youth ages 5 to 12," said Tinch. 

Kayaks on the quarry

What a great way to spend a summer afternoon. Two boaters in kayaks enjoy the calm waters of the National Quarry. More photos are part of this series.

Nancy Glick taught piano and harp for half a century

Nancy K. Glick, 78, of Arlington, died 10:29 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Willow Ridge in Bluffton after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer.

She was born in Findlay, Ohio, on Dec. 22, 1941, to the late Eugene and LaVonda (Hilty) Zuber. Nancy married Gerald W. Glick on Dec. 26, 1964, and he survives.

Also surviving are her sons: Dean (Lisa) Glick of Arlington and Pastor David (Mary) Glick of Bluffton; daughter: Terri (Charles) Bogar of Bolingbrook, Illinois.

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Write a caption - winner receives Shannon Theatre passes

The Icon took this photo at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve on Friday. Write a caption for this photo. The best caption wins 4 passes to the Shannon Theatre.

Deadline to enter is 5 p.m., Thursday, June 25. Send entries to: Caption Contest in care of [email protected].

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BVHS corporate PR and Marketing wins three national awards

All communications materials receiving awards were conceptualized, written, developed and printed by the team.

The Corporate Public Relations & Marketing Department at Blanchard Valley Health System has been named the winner of three national awards for their Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign.

These awards include a Bronze Aster Award, a Silver Telly Award and an Award of Distinction.

“We are elated to learn that our team received these awards for our work on the Mayo Clinic Care Network campaign,” shared Amy J. Leach, director of Corporate PR & Marketing.

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