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By Paula Pyzik Scott

A developer’s proposal for triplexes on N. Main St. and a request to combine two undeveloped lots in the Parkview subdivision were considered by the Bluffton Planning Commission in a public meeting on January 6.

The Planning Commission is currently made up of appointees Mitch Agner, Roger Edwards, Tim Essinger, Mayor Rich Johnson and council member Mitch Kingsley.

Also present were Zoning Board of Appeals members Tom Downey, Deron Geiser (not present, member Tony Pinks), as well as Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn and Assistant Village Administrator Bryan Lloyd.

Blackburn presented a preliminary site plan for a five triplex development around a pond (which has already been dug) at 721 N. Main St. Discussion focused on how the plan could be modified to fit R-III zoning requirements or PUD (Planned Unit Development) requirements, as well as what variances might be considered by the commission. The developer was not present.

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Pandora__First National Bank has announced the appointment of Heather McDonald as the new Branch Manager of the Pandora location, 102 E. Main.

McDonald will oversee daily branch operations and be responsible for establishing and  expanding customer relationships for First National Bank in Pandora and its surrounding  areas.  

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The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce presented the traveling trophy for best holiday decorations to the staff of Samuel W. Diller Co., (L-R) Jill Hovest, Brittany Klingler, Attorney Scott Basinger, Kathy Basinger and Alison Perkins. They received top honors for decorations inspired by the film A Christmas Story, earning the most votes among 32 competing businesses.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon owner-editor

Here’s a head-scratcher: do Icon readers know the difference between news and advertising? I’ve found myself explaining what’s news and what’s advertising–at least on the pages of the Bluffton Icon and the Ada Icon–several times recently.

While both are posted at the discretion of the publisher, news is provided for the benefit of readers with no financial considerations. The Icon also has a distinctly local focus. For example, you won’t find coverage of the Olympics unless the story has local ties.

Advertising is a service that is purchased by a business, organization or individual. Again, you won’t find ads for Disneyland or diamonds, unless they’re being purchased by a local business or organization.

ICON NEWS

Is focused on information of current interest to the Icon’s target audience, people who live in the Bluffton and Ada areas or who have a special interest in these places, including former residents.

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Bluffton Soccer Club has announced opening of registration for Spring 2025 youth soccer. The registration deadline is January 31.

The club includes teams for players with birth years 2010-2018. Teams range from U8-U15.

Each age group has recreational as well as travel teams. Registration options include

RECREATIONAL

- Spring Rec Coach, for adults interested in volunteering

- Spring Rec Player

 

TRAVEL

- Spring Travel Coach, for adults interested in volunteering

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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Editor of the Bluffton Icon

Can you name the company that is your electric energy supplier?

This past summer I discovered that my participation in the local government aggregation program offered in Bluffton was inadvertently dropped. I wrote about this HERE.

The result of this error was like paying more than a thirteenth electricity bill, as shown by my recent refund.

While all electricity customers in Bluffton have distribution service by American Electric Power (AEP), you can choose a generation company from among a long list found on the Energy Choice Ohio website, you can choose to participate in the Bluffton/Allen County aggregation program or AEP can supply your electric energy at a variable rate.

You could say the aggregation program is an opportunity to have someone else do homework on current rates for you.

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