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Icon office closed on Veterans’ Day

Posted by Paula Scott on November 11, 2022 - 6:18am

The office of the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2022.

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You may leave voice messages at 567-400-ICON (4266).

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Trial dates set for men involved in deadly high speed chase

Posted by Paula Scott on November 10, 2022 - 7:51am

An April 24, 2023 trial date has been scheduled for Emin Johnson, the driver of a car that struck and killed Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis on March 31, 2022. The date was scheduled on Wednesday in Hancock County Common Pleas Court, according to a Lima News report on November 9. Ten counts ranging from involuntary manslaughter to improper handling of firearms are part of the indictment.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Still Stuck at Home

Posted by Paula Scott on November 10, 2022 - 7:33am

This weekend you have your choice of comedy or drama on two Bluffton stages. The BHS drama club will perform Still Stuck at Home at 7:30 p.m. on November 11 and 12 at the Middle School. Bluffton University has performances of the Diary of Anne Frank at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 11 and 12, and 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 (ticket information HERE.)

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Bluffton University Theatre presents ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’

Posted by Staff on November 10, 2022 - 7:11am

Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, chose “The Diary of Anne Frank” as this year’s fall play at Bluffton University for both its historical elements and continued importance as a story today.  

“The danger of hatred, fascism, political and ideological differences separating society so strongly that some people want to destroy other people, sadly feels very relevant in the world right now,” said Friesen. 

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Bluffton University
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Jaye Bumbaugh’s whimsical crows exhibited at Artspace/Lima

Posted by Staff on November 10, 2022 - 7:05am
  • ‘Jaye Bumbaugh and Crows’  opening event 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 17
  • 65 Town Square, Lima

ArtSpace/Lima has announced the display of work by the late Jaye Bumbaugh, who was an artist, teacher and professor at Bluffton University whose work often featured whimsical crows, many of which were centered around stories made up from childhood.

Bumbaugh’s ceramic and printed  crows are part of the  ‘Lost. Recovered. Reborn.’ exhibition at ArtSpace. His work will be located in the third floor gallery. 

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Events
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November is Seatbelt Safety & Enforcement Month

Posted by Staff on November 10, 2022 - 7:00am

For the month of November, federal, state, and local law enforcement officers will be working together to increase safety on our roadways and stress the importance of wearing a seatbelt– every time, every trip– day or night. 

According to NHTSA, the national use rate was at 90.4% in 2021 and saved about 14,955 lives in 2017. Choosing to wear a seat belt is easy and can save your life.  Failure to use appropriate vehicle safety equipment, including child passenger safety seats, can lead to serious or even fatal injuries. Choose to Click It! 

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