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Guardrail work to affect Interstate 75 - northbound near Bentley

Interstate 75 will be restricted to one lane in the following locations today, May 8, for guardrail and cable rail barrier repair. Work is being performed by the ODOT District 1 roadway services department.

• Interstate 75 southbound near McClain Road, south of Lima

• Interstate 75 northbound near Bentley Road, Bluffton

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Spring in Bluffton

Jamie Nygaard took another series of spring photos in Bluffton last week. Here’s a sampling of what caught her camera’s eye.

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Both Bluffton school levies pass overwhelmingly

And RTA levy passes countywide

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By an overwhelming 80 percent plurality Bluffton school district voters approved the renewal of two levies on May 7.

And the school district voters joined other Allen County voters to approval a Regional Transit Authority levy. Below viewers will find voting by precincts in Bluffton, Beaverdam, Richland Township and the county.

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Want to learn to fly an aircraft?

Your invitation to a Flying Start program Saturday at Bluffton Airport

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 636 hosts a Flying Start program at the terminal building on the Bluffton Airport on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 am, according to Jason Stechschulte of the chapter.

“Many people are interested in airplanes and aviation, but are unsure how to get started or believe it is too expensive,” he said. “The flying start program educates and clears up common myths.”

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Music new feature at Saturday's festival

It's happening in downtown Bluffton

New to this year's Bluffton Arts and Crafts Festival is a music tent, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The tent, located on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, offers free live music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here's the music schedule:
• 9 a.m. - Ryan Strickler
• 10 a.m. - Brett Prothro
• 11 a.m. - Old Folkies
• Noon - Jeff and Marlyce Gundy
• 1 p.m. - Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
• 2 p.m. - Toraigh

Watch the Icon for more coverage of the festival.

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THX SAVA

Spotted on a Hyundai Veloster on the ONU campus.

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