First one is Wednesday in Bluffton

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Citizens Wealth Management Group (CWMG) will host a series of free seminars in February that focus on its 2017 economic outlook. CWMG is associated with Citizens National Bank.

Deborah Boisselle, vice president investments, is the featured speaker. The first seminar is at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main St., Bluffton.

Two other seminars are:
• Thursday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m., Citizens National Bank, 201 N. Main St., Lima
• Thursday, Feb. 9, noon, Country Inn and Suites, 903 Interstate Dr., Findlay

These were once manufactured locally

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Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.

Stein Electric Fence Charger (started in 1938)
and Meta-Fold Awning (started in 1941)
Manufactured by Roy Hauenstein and Myron Moyer

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Jeff Kantner of Family TrueValue Hardware, 109 N. Main St., announced his February Bargains of the Month. (see flyer below)

They follow:
• 3-package circular saw blade, $14.97
• DeWalt 4 ½ inch angle grinder, $59.99
• 10W BR30 LED light blub, $7.99
• DeWalt 8-piece standard or metric wrench set, $24.99
• Your choice – Digital battery-operated carbon monoxide alarm,
   or Worry-free 10-ytear smoke alarm, $16.99 (with instant rebate card) 
• D-handle hand truck, $29.99 (with instant rebate card)

Business launched by A.G. Kibler from 1890-1900

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Note: The Icon acquired a manuscript titled “A Brief History of Bluffton’s Industrial Developments.” This publication was prepared by the classes in Marketing and Small Business Administration from Bluffton College, under the director of Dr. Howard Raid. Publication date is May 1959. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations.

Shoe manufacturing in Bluffton 1890-1900

Byrce Knorr featured speaker

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Citizens National Bank and Williamson Insurance Agency will hold a free seminar for farmers and ag businesses at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Delphos.

The program is held at the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471, 1600 E. 5th St.

A continental breakfast will be served prior to a presentation by Williamson Insurance describing an overview of annual crop insurance changes and what farmers can expect in the upcoming year.

The Dough Hook now offers 'Take 'n Bake' pizzas; On Jan. 28 stop in for free taste tests and drawing for free pizzas

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There’s a new pizza shop in town and it’s throwing a free taste party on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Marlena Ballinger of The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., said the downtown shop is now offering pizza.

The pizzas are already available for customers and a launch party to introduce customers new the new item takes place starting at 8 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28.

“Stop in from 8 to noon for free cooked samples of our Take ‘n Bake Pizzas,” she said. “We will also have plenty of frozen pizzas on hand for customers to purchase during the party.”

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