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Triplett Foundation 2023 awards

Posted by Staff on May 22, 2023 - 6:31am

Three separate grants make up The R.L. and Etta L. Triplett Foundation’s 2023 grant distribution, which totals $4,775, according to Tomm Triplett, foundation board president.

This year’s distribution includes $2,000 for a scholarship given to Amber Gladwell, $1,265 to Bluffton Family YMCA for soccer nets and balls and $1,510 to the Bluffton Child Development Center for a toddler sandbox and a cover for a second sandbox.

Amber Gladwell, a 2023 Bluffton High School graduate, will enroll at Bluffton University this fall intending to major in education as an intervention specialist. She is the daughter of Paul Gladwell, 7215 N Cool Road, Columbus Grove. 

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Cenovus grant to fund invasive species removal at Bluffton University Nature Preserve

Posted by Staff on May 22, 2023 - 6:28am

Bluffton University was recently awarded $25,000 in grant funding from Cenovus Energy for invasive species removal at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve,10625 Augsburger Rd.

Dr. Ben Dolan, associate professor of biology and director of natural areas & plant collection at the University of Findlay, will serve as the project lead. The project aims to protect and conserve natural habitat in northwest Ohio as well as the local watershed.

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John Robert Davis taught at Arlington Schools

Posted by Staff on May 21, 2023 - 2:11pm

John Robert Davis, age 71, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 9:58 a.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 4, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Howard and Doris (Robertson) Davis.  On June 14, 1980, John married Theresa J. Phillians and she survives in Ada.  

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Pirates, Pirates, Pirates

Posted by Paula Scott on May 21, 2023 - 10:35am

These Pirates don't say "cheese," they say "ARR!" Bluffton Elementary School students enjoyed field day events at Harmon Field on Friday, May 19. Note: they weren't ON the newly improved turf on the football field, they were playing around the football field. The Icon is a proud sponsor of field day t-shirts.

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Rita Jane Benroth was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on May 21, 2023 - 9:23am

Rita Jane Benroth, 65, passed away May 19, 2023 at her residence. Jane was born September 19, 1957 in Fostoria to Harry F.and Margaret M. (Ostrander) Swartz.  On July 13, 1990 she married Scott Benroth who preceded her in death on May 21, 2020. 

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Weekend Doctor: Headaches

Posted by Staff on May 21, 2023 - 9:13am

By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Although cephalgia (headache) is considered one of the most prevalent health complaints, the substantial societal and individual burden associated with headaches is often overlooked.

In fact, it is estimated that headaches account for approximately 20 percent of lost workdays and cost an average of $100 million per year. 

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