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James Bemiller worked for Richland County Children Services

Posted by Paula Scott on June 12, 2023 - 4:15pm

Volunteer work included serving as Bluffton Lions Club president

James "Jim" Bemiller, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023. He grew up in the farm country of north central Ohio and lived in Mansfield for 47 years, before moving to Bluffton in 2010.

Jim was born on April 26, 1937, in Johnsville, Ohio, to the late Lee and Lucille (VanBuren) Bemiller. He was a 1955 Honors Graduate of Fredericktown High School and he enjoyed serving as an officer in Future Farmers of America, and working the family farm with his parents and siblings. He was a proud graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his B.S. in Agricultural Economics in 1959. He went on to earn his M.S. in Rural Sociology in 1961, and an M.S. in Social Work in 1963, both from Ohio State.

While in graduate school he met and married the love of his life, Joan L. (Pence) Bemiller, in 1961, and together they built a strong and caring family. They were a loving team and enjoyed traveling, camping, supporting their children and grandchildren in their pursuits, and visiting with family and friends. Jim and Joan shared 52 wonderful years together until her passing on April 22, 2013.

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Conrad J. Nuzum was a U.S. Marine

Posted by Staff on June 12, 2023 - 2:34pm

Conrad John Nuzum, age 78, went to be with his Lord on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2023, with the love of his family surrounding him at home. He was born October 9, 1944, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to Olin D. and Anna (Wilkinson) Nuzum. Later in life, Conrad met Judy Rottmeyer and married on February 22, 2007. 

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Trolley tour courtesy of Lima/Allen County RTA and Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Paula Scott on June 12, 2023 - 10:56am

On June 6 families had a chance to check out a Lima/Allen County RTA trolley. Staff Kelli and Jodee provided information on public transportation, answered questions and took passengers for a ride along Main and Jefferson Streets. A repeat performance may be scheduled in July.

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May 2023 Icon news crossword

Posted by Paula Scott on June 12, 2023 - 7:43am

Other news outlets have quizzes. The Bluffton Icon offers you this crossword puzzle test of your knowledge of May 2023 news from this website.

Good luck and happy reading!

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Cairo park commemorates 1961 visit by Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige

Posted by Staff on June 12, 2023 - 7:20am

Ada's Gail Altstaetter witnesses 1961 and 2023 events

By Cort Reynolds

CAIRO – In a historic local baseball game 62 summers ago, Cairo’s Memorial Park hosted the former Negro League Kansas City Monarchs, a legendary team featuring Hall of Fame pitcher Satchel Paige.

Over six decades later the town memorialized the special event with a historical marker at the same park this past Saturday under the auspices of the Ohio Historical Connection. Ada’s Gail Altstaetter was at both events.

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Hazel Underwood taught in Ohio and Kentucky

Posted by Paula Scott on June 11, 2023 - 8:11am

Hazel Evelyn (Dillon) Underwood, age 90, took her first steps on the streets of gold Friday afternoon, June 9, 2023. 

Hazel was born January 1, 1933 to the late John and Ollie (Cline) Dillon. As a child she was a member of the Perryton Church of Christ, where she met her future husband, Harrison. She graduated from Frazeysburg High School in 1951 and enrolled in the Cincinnati Bible Seminary, where Harrison was also a student. They married on April 19, 1952. Hazel invested her time in supporting her husband and raising their five children while Harrison finished school and began a preaching ministry that spanned 60 years. In 1961, Hazel began attending classes at night and in the summer to get her teaching degree, graduating from Ashland College (now Ashland University) in 1971. She taught for thirty years in schools in Ohio and Kentucky, teaching in elementary and junior high grades and later becoming a reading specialist. 

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