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Happy Labor Day

Posted by Paula Scott on September 5, 2022 - 8:06am

The Icon is taking a holiday on Labor Day and we hope you can, too. This May 1939 photograph shows workers in the Triplett Electrical Instrument Company office. The photo is from the Bluffton Public Library digital archive. 

 

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Irene Elizabeth Shaffer worked for Ken Lugibihl Auto and Truck Center

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2022 - 6:24pm

Irene Elizabeth Shaffer, 90, passed away September 3, 2022, at 8:48 p.m. 

Irene was born at home on March 23, 1932 in Wapakoneta, to John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who preceded her in death. On June 5, 1954 she married Clyde Shaffer who preceded her in death on September 14, 1994. 

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Beavers football loss at Kenyon

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2022 - 10:00am

By Takayla Gadberry

GAMBIER, Ohio–The Bluffton University football team opened their 2022 campaign with an explosive second half but came up just short, 33-26, at Kenyon College on a hot Saturday, Sept. 3. The Beavers fell to 0-1 on the season while the Owls improved to 1-0. 

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Pirate girls soccer blanks Coldwater

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2022 - 9:55am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School girls soccer team swamped visiting Coldwater 6-0 on Saturday night, September 3, in a non-league match.

Sami Scoles netted a hat trick to pace the Pirate offense. She scored right away in the second minute on an assist from Allison Diller. Diller then found the back of the net in the 10th minute, and the Pirates carried a 2-0 lead into halftime.

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Bluffton netters 2nd at Elida Invite; Camper wins singles

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2022 - 9:52am

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA⎯On September 3, the Bluffton High School girls tennis team finished a strong second at the four-team Elida Invitational event on the Denny Schwinnen Courts. Van Wert won the team crown with 13 points, followed closely by Bluffton with 11. Celina was third with six points, and Elida came in fourth with five points.

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Bluffton boys soccer downed by Big Green

Posted by Staff on September 4, 2022 - 9:47am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys soccer squad lost 6-0 to visiting Ottoville Saturday, September 3.

The Pirates fell to 1-4 with the non-league loss. The undefeated Big Green improved to 6-0 with the one-sided victory.

Kellen Schlagbaum netted three goals to pace Ottoville. Preston Mansfield, Carter Horstman and Quinton Schnipke added the other goals.

Bluffton hosts Beavercreek Wednesday, September 7.

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