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10 Million Steps: Fall prevention awareness

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 7:15am

Falls prevention tips and resources are available at www.steadyu.ohio.gov/

LIMA __ During the 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.

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Pirate golfers beat Devils

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 7:13am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School golf team defeated visiting Carey in a dual match Wednesday, August 28, at the Bluffton Golf Club.

The Pirates won the match by 17 strokes, 171-188.

Pirates Evan Speicher and Nick Lovett tied for match medalist honors as each fired a nine-hole score of 41. Lovett birdied the final hole to force the tie.

Teammate Ethan Fifer was right behind the duo, carding a 42 to finish third in the field of 12 golfers. Grady Coonfare ended up as the fourth Pirate scorer as he registered a 47.

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Gaden Shartse Monks Tour 2024 to visit Bluffton

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 6:00am

Three events are scheduled in Bluffton on September 3

The Gaden Shartse Monastery monks will visit Bluffton, Findlay and Carey as part of their 2024 National Tour. Tour objectives are to share the monks' Tibetan cultural heritage; chants and rituals for healing; and practices for inner peace and compassion. Also, the tour serves as a fundraising initiative to construct a Khangtsen (dormitory) at Gaden Shartse Monastery.

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Beasley joins First National Bank in Pandora

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2024 - 12:01pm

PANDORA — First National Bank has announced that Lauren Beasley has joined its team as Branch Manager and Consumer Lender at the Pandora office. Beasley will be responsible for establishing and expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and surrounding areas.

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Icon takes a Labor Day weekend holiday

Posted by Paula Scott on August 28, 2024 - 10:52am

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 for a Labor Day holiday. 

Please continue to send us information and inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. You may also leave a message at 567-400-4266.

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Pirate volleyball sweeps Elida

Posted by Staff on August 28, 2024 - 9:40am

By Cort Reynolds

ELIDA __ The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team decisively defeated non-league foe Elida in straight sets on Tuesday, August 27.

The Pirates downed Elida 25-15, 25-11, 25-15.

The sweep improved the Pirate record to 5-1 this season.

Ayla Grandey topped Bluffton with 13 kills.

Kendall Stackhouse knocked down seven kills, and Libby Hocanson added six kills. She also compiled two blocks and a pair of aces. 

Gracie Yarnell passed out 25 assists and she fired two aces.

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