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Advertiser of the Week: Family Hardware

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Join us in thanking Family Hardware LLC for advertising on the Bluffton Icon.

The Do It Best hardware store at 109 N Main, Bluffton, OH, 419-358-2866 has just announced these specials: NEBO emergency kit, travel kit and rechargeable hand warmers. Manufacturer's mail-in rebate. From November 15-30, in-store discount of 10% on these items. While supplies last.

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Joe A. Shadley worked for Wilson Sporting Goods

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 14, 2022

Joe A. Shadley, age 66, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. in Alger.  

He was born on June 1, 1956, to the late Everett E. and Evelyn (Sherrick) Shadley. On December 11, 1977, Joe married Lora M. Castle, and she survives in Alger.  

Joe is survived by his two children: Kimberly Shadley of Alger, and Travis Shadley of Ada; six grandchildren; three brothers: Gary Shadley of Alger, Michael Shadley of Alger, and Bryan (Patty) Shadley of Ada; and three sisters: LaVonda Bowman of Kenton, Karen (Ken) Brueshaber of Charlotte, NC, and Dana (Darren) Deffenbaugh of Columbus Grove.

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It's that time of year

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 14, 2022

After weeks of perhaps unseasonably nice weather, the Ada and Bluffton Icons' coverage area received the first snow for Fall 2022 on Saturday, November 12. That meant snow on NCAA DIII men's soccer play in Ada and snow on the newly installed holiday garlands in downtown Bluffton.

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Iconoclast #2: One year in

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, November 14, 2022

By Paula Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor-owner

On Friday, November 11, I posted an item noting that the Icon office would be closed for the day. It is part of my new scheme to schedule a few days off while the Icons provide fresh content every day. The item resulted in a letter that opened, “You FINALLY have identified yourself….” 

Perhaps this would be a good time to reintroduce myself.

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Penalty kicks give ONU men's soccer 2nd round win

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 14, 2022

By Wes Mayberry

After playing No. 15 North Park (Ill.) to a scoreless draw through regulation and overtime, the No. 11 Ohio Northern men's soccer team prevailed 4-3 on penalty kicks in Sunday's NCAA Division III Tournament second-round game at Kerscher Stadium.

The Polar Bears (13-3-5) now advance to the third round of the NCAA Tournament where they will face Williams (Mass.), which defeated top-ranked Messiah (Pa.) in PKs in the second round. Dates, times and locations for third-round games will be announced on Monday afternoon.

The Vikings close their season with a record of 15-3-3.

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Judith Ann (Shenkemeyer) Arnold obituary

Posted by Staff on Monday, November 14, 2022

Judith Ann (Shenkemeyer) Arnold, age 78, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.    

Judy was born to William and Jane (Waters) Shenkemeyer on May 27, 1944, in Johnstown, PA. After high school graduation she left her beloved Laurel thickets and Laurel mountains to attend Bowling Green University.  A blind date with her future husband, Dennis L. Arnold, made Lafayette, Ohio her forever home. Judith and Dennis were united in marriage on August 29, 1964. To this union two sons were born, Steve and Greg.  

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