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Emerson E. Basinger managed grain elevators

Emerson E. Basinger, 86, passed away June 19, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  Emerson was born March 4, 1937 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Emory and Zola (Disbrow) Basinger. On June 22, 1956 he married Jeannine Benroth Basinger and she survives.  

Emerson graduated from Beaverdam High School. He managed grain elevators in Bluffton, Pandora and Columbus Grove. Emerson worked for Elopak Industries in Bluffton and Michigan before his retirement. He was a former member of Bluffton Presbyterian Church. Emerson was never happier than when he was building, remodeling or woodworking. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.  

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UPDATED Reward offered for information on June 7-8 theft

CORRECTION: The Bluffton Police Department has reissued this notice with the incident date corrected to June 7-8.

On June 8th, 2023, at approximately 0945 hours, the Bluffton Police Department received a complaint of Breaking and Entering that occurred at the Bluffton Swimming Pool sometime after the close of business on June 7th, 2023. The unknown suspect(s) took the following items: keys to the cash register, HP laptop with power cord estimated value $500.00, photographic optical equipment value at $143.00, and a safe containing money and checks in the amount of $930.00.

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Diane Muller worked for Whirlpool Corp.

Diane Jane (Ackerman) Muller, 86, passed away June 17, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Diane was born May 11, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Gould and Viola (Krogh) Ackerman. On July 25, 1960 she married Jean Muller who preceded her in death on February 9, 2012.

Diane lived in Bluffton, Ohio most of her life and loved the farmland.  She was a long-time employee of Whirlpool Corp. in Findlay, and was a long-time volunteer of the Et Cetera Shop in Bluffton.

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Bluffton Icon to observe Juneteenth holiday

The Bluffton Icon will be closed on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19. Except for breaking news including obituaries, new content will pause until Tuesday morning.

Juneteenth publishing holiday for Bluffton Icon

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon pause content except for breaking news on federal holidays including Juneteenth, which will be observed on Monday, June 19.

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recognized Juneteenth as a national and state holiday.

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May 2023 land transfers in Bluffton

The following land transfers took place in Bluffton, Ohio in May 2023.

203 Cherry St, Bluffton, $80,100; Single family dwelling; Varner Clyde & Michelle To Partee Courtney & Kyle Knezovich

159 Garmatter St., Bluffton, $162,500;Single family dwelling; Lujack, LLC to Wilson, Zachary D, 

194 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, $90,000; Single family dwelling; Bixel, Seth C/Bixel, Carol A to Burrell, Jo Lynn Trustee/Jo Lynn Burrell Living Trust.

199 W. Kibler St., Bluffton, $235,000; Single family dwelling; Newkirk, Daniel/Hogan, Lauren H to Koontz, Dana L.

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