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Opening day with no drips, no runs

Posted by Paula Scott on March 18, 2023 - 1:16pm

March 18 was a "brisk" opening day (in both senses of the word) at Bluffton Dari Freeze, 595 S Main St., and the Icon was first in line. Kara Snyder, Riley Eachus and Dylan Worcester were ready and waiting for orders with owner Kevin Tuttle. The next customer noted that his family is always there on opening day, no matter the weather. He, however, ordered a hot lunch.

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Jennifer R. High was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2023 - 10:47am

Jennifer R. High, age 32, passed away March 11, 2023, at 5:52 p.m., at her residence. Jennifer was born March 12, 1990 in Lima, OH, to Chris J. and Tammie G. (Lewis) High.

Jennifer is survived by her father, Chris J. (Jean Setser) High Sr. of Columbus Grove, OH, her life partner, Cody King of Lima, OH, her daughter, Emma King of Lima, OH, a brother, Christopher High Jr. of Columbus Grove, OH, a sister, Laura (Justin Veit) High of Columbus Grove, OH, a niece, Natalie Veit and 3 nephews: Blaike, Cameron and Chad Veit, special aunts: Freda, Debbie, Tina, Karen and Eva. She was preceded in death by her mother, Tammie High and a niece, Autumn Veit.

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Obituaries
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March 18 morning snow expected to impact road conditions

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2023 - 8:35am

From www.weather.gov, a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service Northern Indiana 529 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...BRIEF PERIOD OF HEAVIER SNOW THIS MORNING... A band of moderate to briefly heavy snow is expected to affect areas roughly along and south of the US Route 24 corridor across north central and northeast Indiana along with northwest Ohio.

Visibilities will drop to less than one half of a mile briefly as this band shifts from west to east through 10 AM EDT.

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Regional news
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About anonymous letters to the editor

Posted by Paula Scott on March 18, 2023 - 8:10am

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon do not publish anonymous letters to the editor.

In rare cases, the editor will consider using a pseudonym but still requires the name, place of residence and contact information for the writer.

This policy is important whether the letter is a statement of opinion or an account of something that has happened.

Letters to the Icon may be submitted at [email protected] or to Bluffton Icon Media LLC, PO Box 31, Bluffton OH, 45817.

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Iconoclast View
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MHCO Volunteer opportunities

Posted by Staff on March 18, 2023 - 7:41am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities. Those interested may contact Chris Moser at [email protected], 419-358-1015 extension 263.

At Mennonite Memorial Home

Medical Transport drivers (Licensed driver to take residents to Bluffton, Pandora, Lima and Findlay doctor appointments):

  • Volunteer drivers help take residents to appointments during the week using the MHCO handicap accessible van or 15 -passenger bus. (Help on the days you are available.)
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Regional news
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Music Boosters Chicken BBQ is March 24

Posted by Paula Scott on March 18, 2023 - 7:35am

You're invited to an evening of student music and art on March 24. Meals are served from 4:30-6:30 in the Middle School Cafetorium (ticket required).
Music events are in the Middle School Gym beginning at 4:00 p.m. (no ticket required). Tickets can be purchased in the HS and MS offices or online HERE.

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