The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced a June 27 awards reception for the 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
BCE Director Jim Enneking explains, "The awards reception allows us to recognize the participants who completed the Small Business Information Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The series served to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully complete a business plan for their business."
"We will recognize the exceptional individuals who participated in the Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. These entrepreneurs have exhibited dedication, innovation, and resilience throughout the competition, and their business plans reflect the promising future of Bluffton's entrepreneurial landscape.
The Bluffton Icon recieved notices for the following 28 college students who received Dean's List honors in Spring 2023. Universities represented include Bluffton University, Cedarville University, Eastern Mennonite University, Goshen College, Miami University and Ohio Northern University,
D. Jacqueline Kent, age 85, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:27 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on June 23, 1937, in Middlesboro, KY to the late Royce and Edna (Mason) Sampson. On August 7, 1955 Jackie married Darrell E. Kent and he preceded her in death on May 14, 2012.
Thelma L. Fee, age 93, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 5:08 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on February 17, 1930 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the late Virgil L. and Helen (Northrup) Krontz. On December 18, 1948 Thelma married Richard E. Fee, Sr. and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1997.
The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were two fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April and May 2023.
Thus far, there have been a total of 6 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through May.
