Here's the latest postage stamp soon to be available from the Bluffton post office. On Aug. 12, the U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Winslow Homer, an American artist honoring his works with the issuance of a commemorative stamp.
The stamp, which is the ninth in the American Treasures series, features Boys in a Pasture, an 1874 oil-on-canvas painting by Homer.
Here's an unusual snapshot taken in Bluffton. The people in the photo are ready to board the Western Ohio Railway (electric interurban) on Main Street. On the back of the photo is written: "Marie Ringleman taking a ride on the interurban in Bluffton, Ohio about 1922 or so."
Richard Jordan sent photo to the Icon with a note saying that he believes the handwriting on the back belongs to Austin Lehmann, whose wife was Helen Basinger Lehmann; she grew up at 536 S. Main St., sister of Ethel Basinger, who worked in Jordan's insurance agency.
The Beaverdam-Richland Fire and Rescue Department will be holding its 56th annual festival from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at the fire station in Beaverdam.
This is the department's annual fundraiser. Proceeds go toward upgrading equipment and vehicles that the department and community rely on.
Due to the charitable donations of several local businesses there will be free rides for children.
Also, there will be homemade food and a live band, raffle tickets, Bingo and other fun activities for family entertainment.
Bluffton Cub Scout Pack 256 and Boy Scout Troop 256 invites current and former Cub an Boy Scouts and leaders to attend a centennial celebration of the Boy Scouts of America on Sunday, Sept 5, at First Mennonite Church.
"This will be a centennial celebration, scout reunion, an opportunity to view an expansive display of 'Scout Stuff' from Bluffton scouts over the decades, the Troop's Court of Honor and the Cub Pack's recognition of summer activities," said Dr. Darrell Groman about the event.
