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Published September 22Beavers sports roundup, September 14-20
Sports The following results are from September 14-20 of the Bluffton University 2026-27 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com : SEPTEMBER 14 Men’s Golf: Beavers round out Jimmy Hanlin with a 315 SEPTEMBER 16
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Published September 21Ada Icon headlines, Sept. 24
Regional news On www.AdaIcon.com on September 24, 2026 Roundabouts celebrated for crash reduction Letter: Ada Lions Club thanks volunteers and sponsors for food booth support ODNR urges caution during fall wildfire season Hello, Goodbye: Diphenhydramine for allergies Village of…
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Published September 21Bluffton Icon headlines, Sept. 24
Regional news On www.BlufftonIcon.com on September 24, 2026 Paul Richard Wingate Jr., 79, worked for the Lima Ford Engine Plant Scarecrow competition for Bluffton businesses Hello, Goodbye: Diphenhydramine for allergies 5th Annual MHCO Gala will Roll Out the Red Carpet Funeral…
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Published September 21About AI design on the Icons
Before you submit AI-generated designs to the Icon, please check for text and image inaccuracies By Paula Pyzik Scott info@blufftonicon.com / 567-400-4266 The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon are now receiving AI-generated ads and promotional materials. If you use these tools, watch…
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Published September 21Pandora-Gilboa announces their 2026 Homecoming Court
MEDIA RELEASE__Due to the weather, the Pandora-Gilboa Homecoming Parade has been rescheduled for Friday, September 25 at 5:30 p.m. Parade participants, please line up on Friday between 5:00–5:15 p.m. The Homecoming Ceremony will begin on Friday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. with the…
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Published September 20Pirate girls tennis edged by Archbold
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON __The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost 3-2 to visiting Archbold on Saturday, Sept. 19. The close loss to the Blue Streaks dropped the Pirate girls' dual match record to 6-4 this season. Pirate Hope Luginbill posted a decisive win at…
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Published September 20How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
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Published September 19Pirate football dominates Delphos Jefferson
Sports By Cort Reynolds DELPHOS__The unbeaten Bluffton High School football team went on the road and whipped Delphos Jefferson 49-7 in a Northwest Conference battle on Friday night, Sept. 18. Pirate senior quarterback Tayte Giesige threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more…
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Published September 19Robert “Bob” Lee Sweigart, 85, served in the U.S. Air Force
Robert “Bob” Lee Sweigart, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife at his bedside on September 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Walter and Cora Estella (Sheets) Sweigart. On August 23, 1964, he married Janice V. McKenzie…
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Published September 19Weekend Doctor: When should you see an endocrinologist?
Blanchard Valley Health System Saad Habib, DO, Endocrinology Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio In my practice as an endocrinologist, I regularly see patients who feel tired and frustrated. Many have spent months, or even years, trying to manage vague symptoms…
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Published September 19Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
Columnists By Ron Lora We hear so much about Christian Nationalism that it bears further examination. At its heart is the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation. And more: our laws and policies should reflect that. However, there are two terms in the phrase.
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Published September 18Bluffton welcomes incoming class from nine states
Bluffton University MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University welcomes a new class of students to campus this fall, with incoming students bringing a range of academic interests, athletic talents and connections to Bluffton. Bluffton’s incoming class includes 62 first-generation college…