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One year anniversary of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio

Posted by Staff on July 10, 2023 - 7:29am

COLUMBUS--On July 7, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss, and Ohio 988 Administrator Doug Jackson, recognized the positive impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Ohioans following one year of state-and-nationwide implementation. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides residents with one, easy to remember number to call–988–when they or someone they know is in crisis.

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Regional news
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Blood donors needed in July

Posted by Paula Scott on July 10, 2023 - 7:12am

The American Red Cross continues to report a blood supply shortage and encourage donors to make an appointment at upcoming blood drive events.

July blood drives in the Icon readership areas include:

Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
116 Church Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Monday, July 31, 2023, 11:30 a..m.-5:30 p.m.
Visiting Nurses & Hospice
1200 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810

To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

The Red Cross is offering several incentives to donors who come out to give blood or platelets in the coming weeks.

July 12-Aug 12: Those who come to give will be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

July 17-31: Presenting donors will receive an officially licensed Shark Week T-shirt, while supplies last. Donors will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Shark/

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Regional news
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Hancock County Safety Council accepting new members

Posted by Staff on July 10, 2023 - 6:21am

FINDLAY–A program of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, the Hancock County Safety Council is accepting new members for the upcoming program year through July 31, 2023.

Hancock County Safety Council members can earn a 3% rebate on their Ohio workers’ compensation premium by participating throughout the year. In addition, members can:

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Business
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Cemetery board to meet July 10

Posted by Paula Scott on July 9, 2023 - 7:29am

Bluffton's Cemetery Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

Additional public meetings are listed on the Bluffton Icon Classifieds page.

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Public Meetings
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Sardine swimmers sweep 41st WOAL championship meet

Posted by Paula Scott on July 9, 2023 - 6:54am

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON–The Bluffton Sardines summer swim squad dominated the eight-team West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet with a clean sweep of the three team titles at Kenton Friday and Saturday, July 7-8.

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Sports
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Kibler and Grove before houses

Posted by Paula Scott on July 9, 2023 - 6:00am

Unusual snapshot reveals a forgotten Bluffton of 100 to 125 years ago

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

Yes, this is a Bluffton street intersection. But, where? Only one clue reveals the location. A street sign on the right side of the intersection reads “GROVE ST.” A second street sign on the pole next to the Grove Street sign, not readable however, identifies what is today’s Kibler Street

A handwritten sentence on the photo’s back side confirms the location. It reads: Bentley Road and Grove Street Bluffton, Ohio – looking into Kibler Street.

Below the handwriting it is a stamped “Neu-Art Studio, photographers, Bluffton, Ohio.”

This photograph came from Paul Klassen, one of Bluffton’s oldest residents, today in his ninth decade.

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Historical Bluffton
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