Allen County Public Health (ACPH) is announcing that one probable case of monkeypox has been identified in Allen County. As of 8/4/22, the CDC is identifying 38 known cases of monkeypox in Ohio.
Allen County residents should be aware of the following symptoms of monkeypox infection:
Ida Bernice (Sneary) Dunlap, 93, passed into the loving arms of her Savior on August 5, 2022 at the Meadows of Leipsic. Ida was born July 12, 1929 to Lester W. and Sarah B. (Gilbert) Sneary who preceded her in death. She grew up in Vaughnsville, Ohio with her three brothers. On January 28, 1946 she married Donald E Dunlap. They shared 64 years together before Donald’s death in 2010.
Bluffton Airport has received federal funding to repave three taxiways at the 1080 Navajo Dr. facility, which will update routes used to move aircraft from hangers to the runway.
The Village of Bluffton has been awarded a $90,000 federal grant from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program for paving some 4/10th of a mile of taxiways. This grant follows the $1.1 million award that resulted in complete repaving of the runway in 2020-2021. Grants are made to ensure passenger safety and to support local economies.
A new cycling club has formed in Bluffton: the Bluffton High Noon Riders
invite cyclists of any level to join them at noon each weekday for a
45-minute ride.
The organizers emphasize: "Rides are casual for exercise and fun. No one is dropped!"
Riders meet at the Mennonite Church Parking lot each day at noon, rainy days
excepted. For more information contact Dwain Hall at (567) 376-7337.
The big "cherry picker" lifts at Bluffton Schools have been a reminder of the maintenance and deep cleaning done during the summer. Outside tuck pointing, painting and window sealing work are being done.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates fireworks after National Night Out at the Bluffton Community Pool. The Icon recorded the attached "double take" of the grand finale with reflection in Buckeye Lake. YouTube video HERE.
The fireworks were made possible by the generosity of the following sponsors:
