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ODOT road work will affect traffic patterns next week

Involving State Route 103, U.S. 30 and I-75
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 12:45pm

Several construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Allen County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

• Interstate 75 at the village of Beaverdam will experience lane restrictions and ramp closures for paving and reconstruction. Nighttime lane closures to resume on Sunday, June 20. Lane restrictions expected nightly, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for nighttime paving operations.

• U.S. 30 under the Slabtown Road overpass, between Stewart Road and Mayberry Road, will be restricted to one lane in both directions June through August to repair the structure.

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Blame it on the weather

Festival of Wheels cancelled today • May take place on another date this summer
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 12:28pm

Blame it on the weather.

The Bluffton Lions Club Festival of Wheels set for today (Friday, June 18) is cancelled according to Dan Diller, chair of the event.

He said that the club is working on a plan to hold the festival later this summer. Watch the Icon for updates.

In the meantime, Bubba BBQ will be on Main Street throughout the day, offering its barbecue menu.

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Weather alert: Potential heavy rains today

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 9:41am

This is a Nixel alert from the Bluffton Police Department.

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Regional news
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And, the winning caption entries...

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2021 - 3:38pm

Andy Chappell-Dick and Jane Inniger are winners in this "write a caption for this photo" contest. 

Andy's caption wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza:
   "Fun first day, but I forgot my lunch box."

Jane's caption wins a $10 Shirley's Popcorn gift certificate:
   "I can't seem to find my ski poles to help me get around, so I'm glad the Allen Co RTA  is available now!"

Watch for the next Icon contest posted when you least expect it.

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Russell Dearth was a former LaFayette mayor

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2021 - 2:13pm

Russell E. Dearth, 87, died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada, to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth.  On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.

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Heavy chrome, gas guzzlers, and cars your parents and grandparents drove

Wheels returns to Main Street Friday - cruise at 8 p.m.
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2021 - 1:38pm

After a one-year cancellation, Bluffton Festival of Wheels returns to Main Street on Friday.

Vehicle registration for the 53rd annual Bluffton Festival of Wheels is underway according to Dan Diller, festival director. The show is sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Club.

This year’s festival is Friday, June 18, in downtown Bluffton. Registration is from 2 to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Vehicle judging is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 7:30 p.m.

The traditional cruise along Main Street starts at 8 p.m.

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