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Community partners; Bluffton Hospital to provide health care to Bluffton University students

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 11, 2010 - 7:30am

Bluffton University students' access to health care is expanding thanks to a new partnership between the university and Bluffton Hospital.

"It's going to be a significantly increased level of service for our students," said Dr. Eric Fulcomer, the university's vice president for enrollment management and student life. "I expect a significant increase in Health Center usage."

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Bluffton University
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A little contest for your on a slow June day

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2010 - 10:06pm

The question is not, "What time is it?" Rather, the question is, "Where do you find this clock?" Let's have a little fun. Want to be the Icon Supporter of the Day? Identify the location of this clock and be the first to report the answer. Send your answer to [email protected]. One hint: The clock has a connection of one of the Icon advertisers. Don't worry if you miss this one. We have several other clocks on deck for your chance to be Icon Supporter of the Day.

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We DARE you

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2010 - 6:11pm

Indiana has a DARE license plate. We spotted this one in the Ramseyer Residence Hall parking lot just off Bentley Road.

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Regional news
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Book ReViews moving to 123 S. Main St.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2010 - 5:58pm

Book ReViews, 115 N. Main St., is moving, according to Ruth Unrau, owner of the used book store.

The new location is 123 S. Main St., in the building, which formerly housed Wright's and most recently was used as the office of ODOT during the streetscape project.

"The move is taking place during June, but the store is open throughout," Mrs. Unrau told The Icon. "On June 26 (car show Saturday), both locations will be open for business. The location at 115 N. Main St. will be selling bargain books at 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1.

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Common Grounds host to June 18 "Rally in the Alley"

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2010 - 8:51am

A "Rally in the Alley," (actually on the Cherry Street side of Common Grounds) is planned from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, June 18, featuring the band "xpendable," according to Phil Zimmerly of Common Grounds.

The event benefits Drugs Bring Death, an organization in Lima, that the Common Grounds has supported in the past.

"Come have fun at our free family-friendly event," said Zimmerly. "We will also have food and a lot of music."

"xpendable' is the champion of the Pennsylvania Battle fo the Bands and YesFM Battle of the Bands.

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BCE "Rent an Expert" helps business owners

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2010 - 8:23am

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is offering assistance to business owners through the "Rent an Expert" program with the goal of retaining and creating jobs in Bluffton and northwest Ohio.

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