Three Bluffton classics: Dean Sommers on the left, Dean Niswander on the right, standing in front of a classic Bluffton vehicle. We hope that an Icon viewer can provide a proper explanation and year to this photo taken by Paul Diller. Jim Diller provided The Icon with the photo.
We've had to wait one week because of a school day cancellation due to snow. But, the all-elementary school Christmas concert is back on the calendar.
It is at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 20, in the Bluffton High School gym. Alice Basinger, elementary music teacher, provided the Icon with the concert schedule which follows. It may also be printed from the attachment at the bottom of this story.
The Bluffton University men's basketball team hosted OSU-Lima on Friday, December 17. The Beavers started out strong, doubling up on Barons in the first half 60-29. Bluffton continued to dominate in the second half, pulling away for a 118-57 victory which just missed the school record of 120 set against Giffin in 1960-61. The Beavers jumped to 6-3 overall, while the Barons fell to 7-6.
Bluffton's final weekend before Christmas seems as full of activities as the previous two December weekends.
Here's what's in store in Bluffton from Saturday, Dec. 18 through Monday, Dec. 20. We've also provided viewers a preview what's in store for the rest of the month.
oFireproofing is complete
oTemporary windows are installed to enclose the area for winter work
oBrick installation continues in the front Emergency Department entry
oWork continues on interior metal studs, insulation and dry wall
oWork continues on HVAC, electrical and plumbing rough in
oWood blocking for fixtures continues to be installed
Lot behind the hospital
oThe new generator arrived Dec. 14 and the old boilers were removed
A local man was sentenced in the Allen County Common Pleas Court following a conviction for domestic violence.
Christopher C. Smallwood, 34, originally pled not guilty to an indictment of domestic violence, which is a fourth degree felony. A prior conviction for domestic violence elevated this crime to a felony.
Bluffton police are reporting the conviction of two men from Kentucky who traveled to Bluffton in February to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.
Because the men traveled across state lines, and were apprehended in Kentucky, federal charges were brought against them in connection with their crimes. The case was resolved in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, to avoid putting the local victim through additional stress.
Bluffton Public Library will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. After Christmas, regular library hours will resume on Monday, Dec. 27, at 9:30 a.m.
The library will also be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, and Saturday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. Following the New Year's holiday, the library will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3, at 9:30 a.m.
All Village of Bluffton personal and business tax forms and information is now on the village website, according to Kristi Lora, village tax administrator. The information is also available at the town hall.
Tax information will no longer be mailed unless it is requested by taxpayers. A postcard with this notice will be mailed in January, and early filers may go to the website for the forms.
