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Kingsley recognized for 12 years of service as Bluffton University trustee

The Bluffton University Board of Trustees met in May for their annual spring meeting. The board completed normal board business such as budget approvals, setting tuition and approving restricted donations. Trustees also took several actions including changing the board bylaws, promoting faculty and recognizing returning and retiring board members.

Mitch Kingsley, who is retiring from his role on the board, was recognized for 12 years of service as a trustee. Kingsley served on the Enrollment Management/Student Life Committee for two years, the Fiscal Affairs Committee for five years and the Board Development Committee for four years. Most recently, he served on the Resource Strategy Committee. A 1971 Bluffton graduate, Kingsley has practiced law in Bluffton since 1993 and is a past and current member of Bluffton Village Council. Kingsley and his wife, Ann, have three adult children.

“As a local trustee, Mitch has enriched discussion with his knowledge of history and context. He has also asked deep and thoughtful questions,” said President Jane Wood. “In his various roles, Mitch has provided sound counsel to the university’s decision making.”

Youth Mental Health First Aid class offerred

NAMI Hancock County is offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid class on June 2nd.

Often people feel helpless when they see someone is struggling and just don't know what to say to them or how to help. This is a full day training for anyone who works with, or lives with, or hangs around with youth so they can better recognize signs of a mental health issue, know what to say, and connect them to the appropriate care.

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Icon to schedule Memorial Day weekend edition

The Bluffton and Ada Icons will have an extended weekend publishing schedule for Memorial Day weekend 2023. New content will appear on Friday morning and, except for breaking news, pause until Tuesday morning.

The Icon office will be closed from Friday, May 26-Monday May 29.

Our newsgathering schedule will continue through the weekend, including Bluffton and Ada High School graduations and Memorial Day events.

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New OhioMeansJobs.com features announced

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – New user-friendly features have been announced for www.OhioMeansJobs.com 

The updates are coordinated by InnovateOhio, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. These new features take a faster, streamlined approach to connect unemployed Ohioans with jobs while helping employers identify new talent. The enhancements are the next phase to improve customer experience with www.OhioMeansJobs.com

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Advertisers of the Week: Ed Reichenbach-State Farm Agent and First National Bank of Pandora

Join us in thanking our advertisers of the week. They make it possible to provide FREE news updated daily.

Ed Reichenbach-State Farm Agent, 341 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817; 419-358-7781

First National Bank of Pandora, 112 Cherry St, Bluffton, OH 45817; 419-358-5500

Meet our Bluffton Icon advertisers HERE.

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Rhodes State College spring 2023 graduates

The following graduates from the Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon readership areas received their Associate degrees from Rhodes State College following spring semester 2023.

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