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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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Agenda for July 10 Bluffton Council meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on July 8, 2023 - 7:45am

The July 10 meeting of the Village of Bluffton Council will take place at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main.

The attached agenda has been provided to the Icon by Village Administrator Jesse Blackburn.

Legislation includes:

  • An refuse and recyclables collection ordinance including rates; 2nd reading
  • Three resolutions regarding participation in State Capital Improvement and/or local transportation improvement programs; 1st reading
  • A resolution adopting the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan; 1st reading by emergency
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Public Meetings
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June 2023 Bluffton Police Department docket

Posted by Staff on July 8, 2023 - 7:11am

Arrests include alleged robbery in progress, domestic violence and 2 warrants

The following June 2023 docket was provided by Sergeant Tyler Hochstetler of the Bluffton Police Department.

June 1

  • Officers issued citations to a Lima, Ohio resident for speeding and driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of North Main Street near Lake Street. The case is pending in Lima Municipal Court.
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Police/Fire/EMS
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Sardine swimmers 1st after day one of 41st WOAL title meet

Posted by Staff on July 8, 2023 - 6:34am

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON–The Bluffton Sardines summer swim team sits atop the eight-team West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet after a sunny day one of competition at the Kenton Municipal Pool.

Dominating Bluffton leads the overall standings, as well as the boys and girls team results, over Wapakoneta in each category. 

Overall, Bluffton leads second-place Wapak 1,317 to 1,060 points heading into the second and final day of swimming. Bluffton also leads the second-place Wapak Wave girls after the first day of competition, 578.5-530. The Sardine boys lead the Wapak males, 738.5 to 530. 

The Bluffton boys won three relay races Friday, while the Sardine girls won one relay event. 

Jackson Bowlus also touched first in the 15 and over age group 50 freestyle.

More than 500 swimmers competed on day one of the 41st annual Elks Invitational meet championships. The meet is for swimmers aged 5-18 who are members of a league team. 

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Sports
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Weekend Doctor: Sun safety

Posted by Staff on July 8, 2023 - 6:00am

By Claire Witschger, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacy Resident, Blanchard Valley Health System

With the summer months in full swing, school is out and vacations have started to take place. As we enjoy the warmer weather, it is important to remember the importance of sun safety. While the sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation can be beneficial for vitamin D synthesis and can increase mood, it is also responsible for numerous damaging effects on the human skin. Some of the effects of unprotected sun exposure include sunburn, early skin aging and skin cancer. With these risks, The American Academy of Dermatology recommends sunscreen and sun safety practices to reduce the harmful effects of UV exposure.

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Health Services
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Wava M. Kirtland was a switch board operator

Posted by Staff on July 7, 2023 - 8:47am

Wava M. Kirtland, age 99, of Findlay, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Heritage Nursing Home. She was born to the late Dwight and Clarabelle (Harris) Stotts in Bluffton, Ohio on March 27, 1924. She married the love of her life, Norman E. Kirtland on May 28, 1945 and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2000.

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Obituaries
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