Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 2:00pm
Melissa R. Bischoff, 46, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at 7:11 p.m. at her residence in Bluffton.
She was born on Oct. 2, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Theresa (Russell) Kidd. Her father preceded her in death and her mother and step father, Theresa and Craig Crouse survive in Ada. On July 21, 1996, Melissa married Joseph Bischoff II and he survives in Bluffton.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 12:42pm
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Ruth Naylor writes:
This vivid memory illustrates quite well how times have changed since the early Fifties.
Miss Edna Ramseyer, Bluffton College professor, required all members of the Foods Class to KILL, dress, and cook a chicken. At home, we raised chickens and marketed them (fresh dressed, cut-up or whole) every weekend.
I hope that we can collectively grow as a community this year. Feel free to share your goals in the comments below
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 3:42pm
By Amelia Alexander Note: The Icon intended to post this on Dec. 31, but our Webfaction host site technical issues put us behind.
2020 has been a chaotic year to say the least.
The majority of us are relieved that it is coming to a close. Obviously, the problems of 2020 are not gone. The pandemic is still here, and the protests during the summer did not cure our country of racism. However, I think that things are looking hopeful. 2020 has been painful, but I think that we are headed in the right direction.
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:57pm
Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.
New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:01pm
Bluffton Chamber members head from four persons involved in village emergency services during Friday's Zoom chamber meeting. Speakers were, top from left, Jon Kinn, fire chief, Jan Basinger, EMS chief, and bottom from left, Ryan Burkholder, police chief and Jesse Blackburn village administrator.