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The arch bridge

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Yes, an idyllic scene from Bluffton, Ohio, in the 1800s. Can you place the location of this colorized post card photo? The bridge, known as the "arch" bridge once crossed Riley Creek where the Little and Big Rileys join. The one-lane bridge was removed in the late 1950s when the present structure, which may be built better, but lacks the architectural attractiveness, was installed.

A Freemason plate

The Icon spotted this plate on Main Street. Do you suppose BB became a Mason in 1966?

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Teresa Rieman 1939-2010

Teresa Rieman

Teresa Ann Rieman, 70, of Bluffton died at 12:00 p.m. July 9, 2010 at her residence. She was born on Aug. 3, 1939 in New Cleveland to Norbert and Dorothy Lammers Kuhlman.

On July 1, 1961 she married Karl Rieman and he survives.Teresa was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, where she was a former parish council member, lector, greeter and usher.

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Parking and traffic changes take place next week at Bluffton Hospital

Parking and traffic changes are in store next week (July 12) at Bluffton Hospital while care inside the hospital continues with the same level the community has come to expect.

The temporary Emergency entrance will open July 14. There will be a new drop off and ambulance pull up area along Harmon Road to access this entrance - watch for the red and white signs.

After using the Emergency drop off, parking is available along Garau Street or on the corner of Garau and Harmon Road.

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Scouts go to Camp Berry

Here's the Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 prior to leaving for Camp Berry, to attend a week of Summer Camp on July 4. Thirteen Scouts from Bluffton attended the week of camp, located just south of Findlay.

Front row, left to right: Brice Metzger, TJ Washer, Danny Klingler, Jared Metzger, Noah Edwards, Misha Groman.

Middle row, left to right: Clay Burkholder, Taylor Steele, Carrick Lancaster, Tyler King, Roger Zeits, Jacob Barnett.

Maple Crest men celebrate on June 22

Men of Maple Crest held their men's banquet on June 22. The entertainment for the evening was a group of musicians called "Harps & Strings." They are five men who play gospel music on banjos and harmonicas, led by Doug Davis of Elida.

After a meal of boneless ribs, the men in attendance were treated to an inspirational message by Denny Edinger, titled "Four Things I Learned from a Dead Man." Edinger graduated from Ft. Wayne Bible College/Taylor University in 1980, then served as a youth minister for three years, and has worked at the Bluffton Post Office for 25 years.

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