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Last week's Icon poll results

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 20, 2020 - 10:18am

Here are the results of last week's Icon poll about Cleveland Indians and a mascot name change.

CLICK HERE to take this week's poll asking your opinion about Confederate Civil War statutes at: 

 

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First of two Bluffton Discovery Days Saturday

Local merchants rolling out the red carpets
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:51pm

Bluffton Discovery Days July 25 and August 22

Bluffton Merchants are rolling out the red carpet for shoppers during Discovery Days on Saturday, July 25, and again on Saturday, Aug. 22. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., more than a dozen shops will have special activities and sales.

“In February, our merchants held a hugely successful Chocolate Walk and this is a similar cooperative project,” said Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

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SumiRiko Ohio announces hiring day on Wednesday

Openings for 2nd and 3rd shift full-time production associates
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:26pm

SumiRiko Ohio of Bluffton announces a hiring day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, according to Laura Jones, director of human resources.

The industry at 320 Snider Road, Bluffton, is hiring second and third shift full-time production associates. Interested candidates can tour the facility and apply and interview for open positions on July 22.

Persons unable to attend may complete an application by clicking here or online at www.us.sumiriko.com.

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Mennel Milling, on NS Railroad line passing through Bluffton, gets state grant

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2020 - 3:40pm

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) last week approved a grant award in the amount of $75,000 to Mennel Milling to expand on-site rail infrastructure needed to accommodate the additional expansion of two of its facilities in Fostoria. 

The railroad through Bluffton has two daily freight trains that travel from Lima to Fostoria. It is not known whether this expansion could increase rail traffic through Bluffton.

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Take a summer art walk through Bluffton

1929 BC grad, Forrest Musser, created the beaver sculpture
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2020 - 1:48pm

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Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen, a long-time Bluffton College art professor, and his students.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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Mask mandate in Bluffton and Allen County in effect at 6 p.m. today

Residents should limit activities as much as possible to reduce their risk of exposure
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2020 - 12:18pm

Bluffton and all Allen County residents are mandated to wear masks in public beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 17, announced Ohio Governor DeWine.

The mandate is a result of Allen County’s upgrade to Red Alert Level 3. 

Risk Level 3 means there is very high exposure and spread. Residents should limit activities as much as possible to reduce their risk of exposure. Residents must follow all current health orders established by Gov. DeWine. 

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