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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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Jeanne's Kitchen menus, May 20-23

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 19, 2014 - 2:56pm

LUNCH SPECIALS, May 20-23

TUESDAY
Tuscan bean soup
Roast beef BLT
Chicken pesto melt

WEDNESDAY
Broccoli cheddar soup
Fish platter
Kale wrap

THURSDAY
Italian chicken vegetable soup
Sausage egg burrito
Crab cakes

FRIDAY
Tomato bisque
Tuna salad sandwich
Grilled cheese tomato bacon
Turkey Reuben

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Business
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