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Sardine swimmers swamp Wapak

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 7:46am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton Sardines summer swim team defeated visiting Wapakoneta convincingly in a Western Ohio Aquatic League meet on a cool and overcast Thursday evening, June 22, at the Bluffton Community Pool.

Bluffton won the combined team event decisively, and swept the boys and girls dual meets.  

The Sardines handily won the overall event, 792-444. Bluffton beat the Wapak boys 388-221, and defeated the visitors 404-223 in the girls dual meet.

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Sports
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Lions gear up for 9th annual Ride to Remember on July 15

Posted by Paula Scott on June 24, 2023 - 6:59am

By Paula Scott

There is less than one month until the 9th annual Ride to Remember, the Bluffton Lions event that celebrates and raises funds for cycling (and pedestrian) pathways in Bluffton. The July 15 event is prepared to provide the first 275 registered riders with gifts from local businesses as well as a lunch coupon.

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Events
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Weekend Doctor: Drowning is preventable

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 6:18am

By Ailing Chen, MD
Pediatrics, Caughman Health Center

Drowning is a serious and preventable cause of death in children during the summer. As a parent, caregiver or healthcare provider, it is important to take steps to prevent drowning – which include the following: 

Supervision
Children should never be left alone near water. Always supervise them when they are in or around water, even if they know how to swim. This includes swimming pools, lakes and oceans.

Always designate a responsible adult to supervise children when they are in or around water. Also, avoid distractions such as phone calls, text messages or reading while supervising children in or around water.

Learn CPR
Parents, caregivers and healthcare providers should learn CPR in case of an emergency. Knowing CPR can help save a child’s life in the event of a drowning or other water-related accident.

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Health Services
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Registration deadline nears for August 8 Special Election

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 6:00am

The State of Ohio will hold an August 8, 2023 Special Election. The ballot will be comprised of one state-wide item, Issue 1. The registration deadline and other key dates are below. Allen County voting information is available at https://www.allen.boe.ohio.gov/

From a sample ballot:

Issue 1

Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Elevating the Standards to Qualify for an Initiated Constitutional Amendment and to Pass a Constitutional Amendment

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Regional news
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May 2023 Bluffton area crash information

Posted by Staff on June 24, 2023 - 5:57am

By Paula Scott

Have intersections that you avoid or fear as a driver? The Icon hears complaints about a variety of locations. Here's a May 2023 vehicle crash report compiled from the Ohio Department of Public Safety crash report website.

05/06/2023 - Failure to yield right of way on SR 103 at SR 235, 3 vehicles - OSHP - Orange Twp. - Property Damage 

05/13/2023 - 1 vehicle on U.S. 30 struck a deer - OSHP - Richland Twp. - Property Damage 

05/13/2023 - 1 vehicle on County Rd. 304 struck a deer - OSHP - Orange Twp.  - Property Damage 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Dorothy Balmer memorial service on July 1

Posted by Staff on June 23, 2023 - 8:49am

A memorial service has been planned for Dorothy Balmer who passed away October 26, 2022. 

Dorothy’s service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 1, 2023 at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Bluffton. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton was honored to serve Dorothy’s family.

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Obituaries
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