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GRAPHIC Icon and others observe Presidents Day, February 19

Posted by Paula Scott on February 19, 2024 - 6:00am

Except for breaking news including sports and obituaries, the Bluffton Icon will be on pause during the Presidents Day holiday, February 19. Bluffton Schools, Bluffton Public Library and Village of Bluffton offices will also be closed.

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Pirates sending Bowlus and Downey to state swim meet

Posted by Staff on February 18, 2024 - 6:59am

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By Cort Reynolds

BOWLING GREEN – The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim teams competed well in the Div. II northwest district swim meet at Bowling Green State University on Friday.

Pirate sophomores Jackson Bowlus and  Jenna Downey qualified for the Div. II OHSAA state meet in two events each. This event takes place at Canton on February 22-23.

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Pirate grapplers 3rd at NWC meet; Cross, Basil earn individual titles

Posted by Staff on February 18, 2024 - 6:38am

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Bluffton High School wrestling team finished a strong third at the eight-team Northwest Conference wrestling championships on Saturday, February 17. The team was led by a pair of individual weight champions.

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Rocket boys basketball leads PCL, notches win vs. Ft. Jennings

Posted by Staff on February 18, 2024 - 6:33am

By Matt M. Stutz

FT. JENNINGS__The Pandora-Gilboa High School boy’s basketball team remains undefeated in Putnam County League following a February 17 victory vs. Fort Jennings 64-46. With the win, P-G remains alone atop the PCL standings with one game to play.

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Bluffton Middle School girls basketball is tops in NWC

Posted by Paula Scott on February 18, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

This year the Bluffton Middle School 8th grade girls basketball team had a perfect 19-0 season and is the 2023-2024 NWC conference champion. 

Coach Larry Hermiller told the Icon that the team's accomplishment is all the greater following an 11-8 season the prior year.

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J. Denny Weaver memoir celebrated

Posted by Staff on February 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Dr. J. Denny Weaver, professor emeritus of religion, returned to Bluffton University’s campus to celebrate the release of, “New Moves: A Theological Odyssey.” The theological memoir follows Weaver’s career as a theologian and the development of his nonviolent understanding of Jesus’ atonement.

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