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Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway approved

Posted by Paula Scott on December 16, 2022 - 9:48am

By Paula Scott

On Wednesday, December 14, a local contingent witnessed the legislative steps creating the Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Highway between mile markers 139 and 143 on Interstate 75 in Bluffton. The group met with House Speaker Robert Cupp (R-Lima) and Jon Cross (R-Kenton), toured the state house and, according to Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder, “were given the red carpet treatment.”

Those present were JAMPD Park Ranger Chad Cupples, who initiated the request to create a memorial highway; Ricki Francis, widow of Officer Francis; Taylor Born, daughter of Officer Francis; Bluffton Police Chief Ryan M. Burkholder, Sgt. Tyler Hochstetler, and Lt. Matt Oglesbee. The group was introduced to legislators from the balcony.

Chad Cupples began his inquiries about a memorial highway in April 2022 and began working with the area representatives to form an official request. On Wednesday, the last day of the legislative session, the Ohio House and Senate voted on bills including memorial highway designations. 

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Icon holiday schedule

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 8:13am

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will take an extended holiday break for Christmas and New Year’s. Except for breaking news, which may include sports, the Icon staff will be taking a holiday from December 23-26 and from December 30-January 2.

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Bluffton Lions Club December newsletter

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 8:12am

The Bluffton Lions Club has shared its December newsletter, attached.

The club reports that approximately 80 persons enjoyed the Lion’s meal on December 1 at the Bluffton Senior Center with $192 collected for the Food Bank.

Homemade bread was baked by Lion John Rich. Lions participating: John Rich, chairman; Tracy Steele; Gene Long; Corwin Croy; Bill Watkins; Jesse Blackburn; Gary Graham; Jan Emmert; Clair Winebar.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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Blaze of Lights with navy velvet sky

Posted by Paula Scott on December 16, 2022 - 8:09am

A visit to the Ream Folk Art display just after dusk offers a serene and colorful scene. On this day, the sky was a beautiful navy. From this perspective the vast collection of holiday figures look like miniatures next to the great big lighted evergreens.

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BHS girls basketball holds off Ada with strong 4th

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 7:54am

By Cort Reynolds

The host Bluffton High School girls basketball team spurted in the fourth period to pull away from upset-minded Ada and post a 55-43 Northwest Conference win Thursday night, December 15.

The Lady Pirates led just 36-35 heading into the fourth period. But the Pirate girls hit eight free throws and outscored Ada 19-8 in the fourth quarter to win by 12.

The Pirate girls improved to 5-2 and 1-1 in the NWC with the hard-fought win that snapped a two-game losing skid.

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Bluffton Presbyterian Church Christmas services

Posted by Staff on December 16, 2022 - 7:34am

Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N Main St, has announced the following services for Saturday and Sunday, December 24-25.

Christmas Eve

6:30 Prelude Music - Brass & Woodwind Ensembles, Vocal Soloists

7:00 Candlelight Service - Dave Good, Supply Pastor

        Cantata "Rise Up! A New Light A-Comin'"

Christmas Day

10:15 Online Service BPC Facebook 

          Pre-recorded service with area Presbyterian Churches

          No in-person service

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