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August 12 Bluffton History Day recalls Dillinger robbery

Posted by Paula Scott on July 14, 2023 - 6:09am

A Bluffton history day, recalling the 90th anniversary of the Dillinger bank robbery will take place in Bluffton on Saturday, Aug. 12.

Sponsored by Bluffton Forever and the Bluffton Icon, several events will take place downtown, with the complete activity schedule released later this month.

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Events
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Watercolor workshop: "Koi Fish" at the library

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2023 - 6:00am

On July 20, the Bluffton Public Library will be hosting their monthly watercolor workshop led by artist Jeanne Beautler. This month, participants will make their own 8" x 10" koi fish watercolor art, complete with a mat board.

The program runs from 5:30-7:15 p.m. and is located in the Bluffton Public Library lower level. There is a $10 fee per person at the door, cash only. This program is open to adults and teens/children with a participating adult. 

Register in advance--space is limited.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Locations for Ohio NEVI electric vehicle charging stations announced

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2023 - 6:00am

I-75 at SR 696 Pilot Travel Center awarded $676,809 in NEVI funds

COLUMBUS--On July 13, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the future locations of 27 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that will be installed along Ohio interstates, making Ohio the first state in the nation to announce charging station sites that will be developed as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.  

“This is an exciting time for Ohio as we continue to lead the charge in electric mobility,” said Governor DeWine. “As more Ohioans purchase EVs, this statewide network of chargers will ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to accommodate these drivers, as well as visitors who travel to Ohio to see all that our great state has to offer.” 

During a news conference with Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks, DriveOhio Executive Director Preeti Choudhary, and Federal Highway Administration Deputy Administrator Andrew Rogers, Governor DeWine announced that the state will award more than $18 million in NEVI funds for 27 electric vehicle fast charging stations along seven of Ohio’s interstate corridors, including I-70, I-71, I-74, I-75, I-76, I-77, and I-90. 

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Business
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Marian G. Kissling worked for Bath Schools

Posted by Staff on July 13, 2023 - 8:52am

Marian G. Kissling, 93, passed away July 12, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Marian was born November 21, 1929 in Dola to the late Andrew and Bernice (Harris) Dirmeyer. On February 12, 1950 she married Charles Kissling who preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.

Marian graduated from Dola High School. She retired from Bath Schools where she worked in the food service. Marian was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Lima where she was the church organist for many years. She had been a 4-H Advisor for many years.  

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Obituaries
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Hello fresh: backyard to table

Posted by Paula Scott on July 13, 2023 - 6:36am

The Icon is reminded of services offering to mail you groceries in seven days when it sees a backyard peach tree like this one. Will this peach even make it to the table? It looks good enough to taste right then and there.

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Exploring crash density in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on July 13, 2023 - 6:00am

By Paula Scott

When a Bluffton Icon reader was troubled by accidents at the intersection of State Route103/Jefferson Ave. and County Line Rd., the Icon proceeded to do some digging. The results are data on crash density in Bluffton from 2018-2023 and Allen County data on the variables that are tracked for vehicle accidents.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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