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Almost looks like a Buckeye plate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 6:47pm

At first glance this plate looks like one of the earlier Ohio versions. But, not so. This place is from Massachusetts. We spotted it in the Rosenberger Drive parking lot.

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Icon makes it easier for viewers to post comments

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 6:37pm

Ryan Lowry is the website developer for the Bluffton Icon and offers technological tips for Bluffton Icon viewers.

One of the greatest features of online news is the ability to share information and ideas with others. In order to expand on this feature, The Icon has been testing out different methods of user comments. At first, we allowed anyone to comment freely. Unfortunately, we began to get bombarded with spam and had to disable comments.

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BHS junior class offers prom dress sale

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 6:17pm

The Bluffton High School junior class will hold a prom dress sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 13, in the BHS cafeteria.

Persons may bring their prom dresses and homecoming dresses to sell at the event. Those dresses must be brought to the high school between 3:30 and 6 p.m. on Friday, March 12.

This is a cash only sale. No checks will be accepted. The event benefits the junior class post prom committee.

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MMH Auxiliary holds soup and sandwich supper March 8

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 6:00pm

The 9th annual soup and sandwich supper hosted by the Mennonite Memorial Home women's service group is in early March. The event is from 4 to 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 8, at the Home. It offers a take-out or dine-in option.

There will be serving three soups; ham and bean, chicken noodle vegetable and broccoli cheese soup. Also served will be sloppyjoes, hot dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches, cornbread muffins and a selection of desserts.

"The cost for the dinner is on a donation basis. If you have any questions please call 419-358-1015," said Julie Stratton.

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Sherwood "Jake" Huser, 1920-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 5:55pm
Sherwood "Jake" Huser

Sherwood "Jake" Huser, 89, of Pandora, died at 7:50 p.m., March 5, 2010, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.

He was born March 9, 1920, in Lima, Ohio, to Philemon and Elizabeth (Basinger) Huser.

Mr. Huser was a retired painter. He was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church, was a life member of the Pandora American Legion Post 616 and was a graduate of Pandora High School.

As a World War II veteran, he was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge.

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Celtic night March 13 in Town Hall Concert Series

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2010 - 5:34am

Celtic night is the theme of the Town Hall Concert Series at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 13, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.

The series is held on the third floor of the town hall and admission is by donation.

By Wendy Chappell-Dick

Bluffton, originally called Shannon Ohio is known for the nearby Swiss Settlement, however the town itself was founded by Irish settlers. On March 13 we celebrate Bluffton's Celtic heritage in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

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