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Steiner, Combs and Dunlap step up to first place in walking challenge

Posted by Staff on November 11, 2023 - 6:00am

Bluffton Elementary teachers Heidi Steiner, Jaime Combs and Ryan Dunlap have earned a win with benefits in the Health Action Council Heathy Kids Fall Step It up Challenge.

As the Top Steppers, they will receive $1,500 towards health improvement for the school. They logged in an impressive 821,575 average total steps and 2,464,725 combined total steps. 

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How to watch Pirate football vs. Ottawa Hills

Posted by Staff on November 10, 2023 - 1:04pm

From the Bluffton High School Athletic Director:

Pirate Football plays Ottawa Hills in regional semis at Napoleon High School, Chuck Buckenmeyer Stadium at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10.

Tickets are available online ohsaa.org/tickets or at the gate; Adult $12 Student $9.

The game will be livestreamed: 

https://www.bcsnapp.com/watch and/or https://www.bcsnnation.com/wp-con...

It will also be on the radio at 93.1-The Fan Woof Boom Radio, Lima.

It will also be on Lounge Media Group: 

https://tinyurl.com/loungemediagroupradio/

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PHOTO Veterans Day 2023

Posted by Paula Scott on November 9, 2023 - 6:59am

The Ada Icon and the Bluffton Icon will be on "pause" for Veterans Day Observed, November 10. Content for that day will not be updated except for breaking news, sports and obituaries. Send tips, media releases and advertising inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. 

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Eight new volunteers sworn in at CASA of Allen-Putnam counties

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2023 - 6:00am

CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties, a program of Crime Victim Services, has announced that eight new volunteer advocates were sworn in as officers of the court by Allen County Juvenile Court Judge Todd Kohlrieser during a swearing-in ceremony at The Met on Tuesday, October 31.  

Prior to being sworn in, volunteers and their guests heard from former CASA Director Tim Thurston on the lifelong impact each of these volunteers will have on children in our communities. 

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Regional news
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Pop-up Market added to Jingle Bell Stroll, November 16

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2023 - 6:00am

A Pop-up Market, featuring many Bluffton Farmers' Market vendors and other small businesses will be held at the corner of Main St and Vine St. on the evening of the Jingle Bell Stroll, a program of the  Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

This one-time market will take place on November 16, 2023, from noon until 8:00 p.m., The market will be set up at Beacon Life Ministries, 125 N. Main St. 

Organizers note, "this is a fantastic opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy a range of unique items."

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United Way of Greater Lima online auction is underway

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2023 - 6:00am

United Way of Greater Lima is holding an online auction to raise funds for the 2023 Campaign. On-line bidding ends on Monday, November 20th at 10:00 p.m.

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