A row of trees
Bluffton third grader Isaac Strahan created this scene, which is on display at the Bluffton Public Library. March is student art month. Art from Bluffton and Cory-Rawson schools is showcased throughout the library.
Little Red Barn and Deer Creek Shoppes working together to attract customers
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Mar 9, 2010By Austin Arnold, BGSU Icon intern
Judy Bronson and Carol Phillips both operate their own shops on Main Street that are nearly across from each other. One might assume that the two women would be competing for business, but in fact, that is not the case at all.
After having a conversation this January, Carol and Judy decided to work together in an effort to benefit both businesses, an idea that has worked out well for both parties.
Estimates coming in on several village spring projects
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Mar 9, 2010Bluffton council received updates on several spring construction projects on March 8. Jamie Mehaffie, village administrator, reviewed the projects with council.
He told council that he is seeking estimates next week for the Swiss Park Storm Drainage Phase II project. Three contractors have submitted bids. He said that he hopes to bring a recommendation to council on March 22.
Bluffton Hospital expansion moving ahead!; groundbreaking April 8
By Fred Steiner | Wed, Mar 10, 2010Bluffton Hospital has made preparations to move forward with its planned facility expansion and renovation project.
Bluffton Hospital has chosen Charles Construction Services of Findlay as the general contractor for the project.
Historic photos theme of Swiss Society March 21 program
By Fred Steiner | Tue, Mar 9, 2010"Value of Photographs as Historic Documents" heads the program of Swiss Community Historical Society of Pandora and Bluffton at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 21, in the Patio Room of Maple Crest Senior Living Village, Bluffton.
Lisa Wood, Curator for Visual Resources at the Ohio Historical Society at Columbus, will discuss identification of historic photographs; care and handling of historic photographs; and ways to use photographs for research, exhibits and programs.
Items from the Swiss Society’s photograph collection will also be displayed for attendees to view. Leaders of the Swiss Society hope to receive additional information views can offer about persons, dates, places, and occasions in those pictures. Refreshments will be served.
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