WOSN & WTLW will combine to air live games during OHSAA Basketball district week. Games can be viewed on WOSN (Ch 44.2, Spectrum Ch. 997) and WTLW TV44 (Ch. 44.1, Spectrum Ch. 4).

Wednesday, March 1: Division 3 at Lima Senior

  • Bluffton vs. Ottawa-Glandorf 6:00 p.m. LIVE on WTLW

Saturday, March 4 LIVE Schedule:

  • D3 District Final at Lima Senior - 2 p.m. LIVE, Network TBD

Thanks to the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Eikenbary Landscaping and Jazzercize Bluffton, an ordinary Tuesday evening was tranformed into a cosy, casual networking opportunity in Bluffton. Greenhorn restaurant was the location of the private event for chamber members.

OTTAWA--First National Bank has announcee that Kristen Mullins has been promoted to Mortgage Originator. Mullins is responsible for originating and closing residential real estate loans within our local communities.  Kristen can assist with purchases, refinances, and construction loans.

Rae Carson, an author of books for teens, will share, “Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Publication,” during Bluffton’s English Festival Forum at 11:00 a.m. on March 14 in Yoder Recital Hall. The award-winning, New York Times bestselling author will get detailed and personal about the challenge she faced while pursuing her dream of becoming a novelist.

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival will take place on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

The festival will be located at 125 E. College Ave. (the same location as 2022).

The festival will feature arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, decor, pet items, food, family fun and entertainment.

For more information about becoming a vendor or for general information, contact Katelyn Gainok at [email protected].

Steven Allen Nesler, 72, passed away February 26, 2023, at the Manor at Greendale in Findlay. 

Steven was born September 7, 1950 in Findlay to Raymond and Mary Ellen (Boehm) Nesler. He married the love of his life, Marsha (Montgomery) Nesler, on September 30, 1972; they shared 50 beautiful years of marriage. 

Thanks to our advertisers, the Icons are free with no login and no story limit! Meet our advertisers of the week:

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Mother and Son Night Out

  • March 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • $20/Member; $40/Nonmember

Multiple children will need separate registrations; adults do not need to register. If you have not already you will need to create an account before you register.

The Cory-Rawson Local School District is accepting applications from those interested in attending through open enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. Students living in any Ohio school district may apply and enroll tuition-free at Cory-Rawson. Applications are approved annually on a first come, first served basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs. Applications are available in our school offices and online at www.cory-rawson.org.

Our staff looks forward to meeting with any potential families to provide information about our district and programs. Call the district office at 419-963-3415, option 3 or email April Sybert at [email protected] to schedule a meeting and tour.

Tuesday, February 28 marks 40 years of service in the insurance and financial services industry for Bluffton’s Daryl Steiner. His partner, Jason Granger, contacted the Icon to point out how exceptional it is to have someone provide four decades of service to their clients.

Steiner opened his own firm in 1983; it became Steiner & Granger LLC in 2005.  

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