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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. The Icon will publish one article at a time. We’ve updated some current addresses so viewers may identify locations mentioned. The manuscript was given to the Icon by the Ropp Triplett family.

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Stratton Auto Group, N. Main St., Bluffton, is offering a free tire rotation with the purchase of an oil change.

All you need to do is to mention that you saw the offer on The Icon.

Stratton's now includes Main Street Rentals, Stratton Auto, and Bluffton Service Center>

Call 419-358-0303 to schedule your oil change and free tire rotation.

Remember to tell them you saw the ad on The Icon

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$58,800 was raised by the Lima Building and Construction Trades and its contractor partners at the annual Husky golf outing held July 25. Last year’s golf outing raised a record $132,000. 

“We are pleased that the Lima Building and Construction Trades Council and our signatory contractors are responsible for such a large percentage of the funds raised at the Husky golf outing.

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Stratton Auto Sales, 220 N. Main St., has expanded its services and has a new name, reflecting this expansion, according to Shawn and Jay Stratton, owners.

Under the new name of Stratton Auto Group, the business now operates Stratton Auto Sales, Main Street Rentals and Bluffton Auto Repair Center.

“We are very excited about our expansion and look forward to continuing to serve current customers and add new ones,” said Shawn and Jay.

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Boutique 415, located at 415 N. Main St., is holding a tax free weekend sale, according to Joan Frederick, of the shop.

The following items are on sale:
• $10 off Jag jeans
• 20 % off spring and summer apparel
• 20 % off Organic Earth Creation tees
• 20 % off all scarves, hats and shoes

Check out sale items at Facebook.com/Boutique415

Ohio Senate Bill 243 enacted a one-time sales tax holiday to occur only in 2015. The holiday starts on Friday, Aug. 7, and ends on Sunday, Aug. 9.

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Smith Realty Professionals, 147 N. Main St., Bluffton, announce two new residential listings, according to Larry Smith.

103 Hawthorn Ct., Bluffton
The three-bedroom, ranch, has a $249,900 list price. Open the attachment below for more details. Contact Lorrinda Smith for details at 419-358-5450.

314 Lincoln St., Mt. Cory
The 1 1/2 story residence in the Cory-Rawson school district has a list price of $79,500. Contact Candace Myers for details at 419-358-4910. Open the attachment below for more details.

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