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Next Maple Crest Sunday buffet May 25 in Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 9:27am

The next Sunday buffet at Maple Crest Senior Living, Bluffton, is May 25, according to Daren Lee, director of Maple Crest.

The menu includes:
• Monterey Chicken with Salsa
• Beef and Noodles
• Mashed Potatoes
• Mixed Vegetables
• Dinner Rolls
• Strawberry Cream Pie
• Coffee and Iced Tea

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Not open for business

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 9:15am

The Bluffton town hall is closed today due to serious water damage received when a sprinkler head broke on the third floor on Tuesday evening.

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Town hall receives serious water damage; building closed indefinitely

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 8:57am

VIDEOS AND ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ARE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

A significant water leak on Tuesday evening has closed Bluffton's town hall indefinitely. This morning the building has a strong moldy smell as fans are set up through the structure drying it out.

The Icon received the following message from Rick Skilliter, police chief, concerning the incident:

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Regional news
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Weather summary: Suddenly it's in the 80s

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 8:54am

Four of the past six days have had high temperatures in the 80s. The monthly low is 38 on May 6. Guess it's okay to quit worrying about the plants freezing.

Here's the weather summary for the first 12 days of May provided by Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer. The summary is in the attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Family-themed events on BFR's June calendar

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 8:48am

This summer, BFR is hosting several family-themed events, including two scavenger hunts. The first will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17 and the second will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19.

The goal of these scavenger hunts is to provide a fun activity that will allow entire families to be active. Participants will be provided with both picture and word clues to guide them toward specific items.

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Events
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Rockport United Methodist Memorial Day service set

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 14, 2014 - 8:40am

Rockport United Methodist Church will hold their annual Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, 2014.

The service will start at 11 a.m. in the cemetery and will progress to the church. The guest speaker will be Greg Coleman, Pastor of Cairo and Rockport United Methodist Churches.

The church is located at 5505 Rockport Road, Columbus Grove. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Worship
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