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Diane Muller worked for Whirlpool Corp.

Diane Jane (Ackerman) Muller, 86, passed away June 17, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Diane was born May 11, 1937 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Gould and Viola (Krogh) Ackerman. On July 25, 1960 she married Jean Muller who preceded her in death on February 9, 2012.

Diane lived in Bluffton, Ohio most of her life and loved the farmland.  She was a long-time employee of Whirlpool Corp. in Findlay, and was a long-time volunteer of the Et Cetera Shop in Bluffton.

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Bluffton Icon to observe Juneteenth holiday

The Bluffton Icon will be closed on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19. Except for breaking news including obituaries, new content will pause until Tuesday morning.

Juneteenth publishing holiday for Bluffton Icon

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon pause content except for breaking news on federal holidays including Juneteenth, which will be observed on Monday, June 19.

On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recognized Juneteenth as a national and state holiday.

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May 2023 land transfers in Bluffton

The following land transfers took place in Bluffton, Ohio in May 2023.

203 Cherry St, Bluffton, $80,100; Single family dwelling; Varner Clyde & Michelle To Partee Courtney & Kyle Knezovich

159 Garmatter St., Bluffton, $162,500;Single family dwelling; Lujack, LLC to Wilson, Zachary D, 

194 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton, $90,000; Single family dwelling; Bixel, Seth C/Bixel, Carol A to Burrell, Jo Lynn Trustee/Jo Lynn Burrell Living Trust.

199 W. Kibler St., Bluffton, $235,000; Single family dwelling; Newkirk, Daniel/Hogan, Lauren H to Koontz, Dana L.

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Funeral arrangements pending for Diane Muller

Diane Muller, 86, of Bluffton passed away June 17, 2023 at the Mennonite Memorial Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Bluffton African-American history comes to life

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

A little known, interesting Bluffton fact is that the community has been home to African-America residents and visitors earlier than most people realize. 

Recent discoveries found in Bluffton News microfilms prior to 1910 sheds light on this early history.  This feature examines many of these residents and visitors.

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