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Bluffton students on ONU dean's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 20, 2014 - 6:52am

Several Bluffton area students were named to the Ohio Northern University deans' list for the spring semester 2014. They are:

Matthew Deter, son of Bill and Joan Deter, Bluffton. He is a sophomore majoring in exercise physiology.

Lauren Hector, daughter of D. Keith and Rhonda Hector, Mount Cory. She is a senior majoring in graphic design.

Andrea Hines, daughter of Lisa Hines, Venedocia, and James Hines, Bluffton. She is a sixth year pharmacy major.

Elita Smith, daughter of Jeffrey and Melinda Smith, Bluffton. She is a sophomore majoring in management.

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People
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Kingsley resigns as council president; Augsburger named as replacement

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 10:41pm

The face of Bluffton village government changed on May 19. And its change is not yet complete.

During the first council session following the “flooding” of the town hall, Mitch Kingsley, council president, announced his resignation as council president. He, however, did not resign from council and plans to retain his seat until later this year when he will resign.

Kingsley read a statement explaining the reasons for his resignation. His statement follows:

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Public Meetings
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Finger paints

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 6:46pm

Sometimes an artist must use her fingers. Brittany Hover works on her street painting technique. Last week Bluffton High School seniors added their names to College Avenue.

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Osprey fishing in Riley Creek

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 5:07pm

Last week Dawn King sent the Icon a great photo of an American Bald Eagle perched in a tree along Riley Creek. Since that posting, several Icon views state that they've spotted the "Bluffton" eagle in the vicinity of Riley Creek.

If you missed that photo click here. It takes you to the May photo gallery. You'll easily find the Eagle.

Dawn now sends up a photo of an osprey fishing in the Riley. 

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Regional news
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Bradley Koontz was a Cory-Rawson HS grad

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 5:00pm

Bradley M. Koontz, 41 died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at his home. He was born July 7, 1972, in Bluffton to John R. and Sue (Crawford) Koontz who survive in Bluffton. 

HE worked as a team leader at Roki Industries, Findlay, for the past 13 years. He was a member of the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Cory-Rawson High School.

Survivors also include a daughter Ashley Koontz of Bluffton; a brother Brian (Melissa French) Koontz of Findlay; half brother Alan (Holly) Koontz of Holgate; and a maternal grandmother Treva Crawford of Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Bluffton's TV blitz start tonight on Fox

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 4:35pm

WATCH BLUFFTON'S 30-SECOND SPOT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

Bluffton's blitz on TV begins tonight. Fox TV, Lima, channel 9, Time Warner, will feature the community this week with several feature stories. In addition, several Bluffton area businesses, including the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, will air TV spots.

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Regional news
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