Business

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announced his Bargains of the Month.

They include:
• DeWalt 43-piece standard and metric socket set, $29.99
• Pennzoil 2-quart motor oil, $2.99
• 3M allergen defense air filters, $8.44
• Chill out, 2-speed personal tower fan, $12,99
• RayVac 16-pack AA or AAA alkaline batteries, $4.99
• Swiffer WetJet mop starter kit, $19.99

While University of Findlay tutors’ reading ability was ranked by their students from 1 to 4 on the last day of the Clubhouse’s summer session, a local business received a resounding “10” from all attendees.

Bluffton-based Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn Company’s Findlay store presented a check for $3,455 to the Clubhouse, UF’s free literacy outreach service for kids in Hancock County and surrounding areas.

Need sports apparel?

Sports Warehouse, 111 N. Main St., under new ownership since May, continues to expand its product selection of spirit wear and custom apparel.

According to Natalie Mueller, new owner, “We offer any imprinted material, mostly apparel. This ranges all the way caps, tee-shirts, tank tops, tote bags, hoodies, hats, towels, gym bags and lots of special-event apparel.”

Have lunch plans?

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, has  lots of ideas for you. For example, each Thursday in the summer from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Dough Hook grills for lunch.

According to Marlena Ballinger, sandwiches off the grill includes cheeseburgers, hamburgers, brats and MooOink burgers. (Those are one-half beef and one-half pork.)

If grilling doesn't do it for you, you can have your own sandwich in three easy steps: 1 - choose your meat
2 - choose your cheese
3 - choose your size

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 location.

Ex-Cell-O Corporation
Started in Bluffton, August, 1956 – Plant manager, Joseph Browne

Saturday was a great day for a birthday party. Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co. even closed Main Street for its special celebration. 

Click here for a quick video from Shirley's Facebook. (Photo from Shirley's Facebook)

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