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Jena Sammetinger named VP/Human Resources Officer at CNB

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2023 - 11:37am

Citizens National Bank (CNB) has promoted Jena Sammetinger to VP/Human Resources Officer. In this expanded role, Jena manages the bank’s retirement plan, as well as shareholder administration, in addition to her other HR duties. Katie Cheeseman, HR Director, states, “Jena has been a valuable part of the HR team, continuing to hone her skills and always willing to learn new things. I’m excited to see her take on more responsibility and leadership through her new role.”

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Girl Scout family pool party on August 6

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2023 - 9:10am

The Bluffton Girl Scouts are having a recruitment event on August 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Bluffton Community Pool, 205 Snider Rd.

Anyone interested in joining Girl Scouts is welcome to come with their family to enjoy a free night at the pool. This is a family event and not for drop-off. 

Please bring a smile, a swimsuit, a towel, and a snack to share. Organizers will have information available for how to sign up for Girl Scouts.

Message from the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
You are what Girl Scouts is all about. Your dreams, ideas and ambition are our DNA. Want to shoot a movie, build a robot, speak up for what you believe in, plant a garden, help others, or change a law? We've got the tools you need. Is the world getting you down? We're not just here to lift you up, but also to guide you in growing the confidence to rise above. Whether you're climbing to the top of a tree or to the top of your class, being a Girl Scout will get you there. Because Girl Scouts isn't just another activity - it's a way of life. It's part of who you are. 

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Dojo tucked into S. Main St location offers classes for children, teens and adults

Posted by Staff on August 1, 2023 - 6:34am

By Paula Scott

Jacomet’s Martial Arts, which is owned and operated by Tony Jacomet, hosted Mayor Richard Johnson and members of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce for a July 28 ribbon cutting celebration at the dojo located on the basement level of 121 S. Main Street.

The space has been transformed by Jacomet into a dojo–a place for immersive martial arts learning–with padded floors and walls, as well as bleachers. Jacomet says that he’s not done, with a twinkle in his eye that suggests he has more inspiration and enthusiasm on tap.

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Join in National Night Out celebration, fireworks on August 1

Posted by Staff on July 31, 2023 - 6:54pm

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Bluffton Swimming Pool. Free food, snacks, music, and more plus a chance to meet local police officers with giveaways and pictures. Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce Fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. Tune in to Bluffton University Radio Station 96.1 FM by 9:20 p.m. for thank you messages and music to accompany the fireworks.

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Fourty-four new Icon subscribers by email

Posted by Paula Scott on July 31, 2023 - 7:44am

UPDATE: New link for subscribing. Thanks to a reader for letting us know the first one stopped working.

The Icon got a little present today. Our email subscription service passed along the good news that in the last 30 days, 44 Icon readers have signed up for the Bluffton Icon by email.

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Letter: Please consider voting “NO” on Issue 1

Posted by Staff on July 31, 2023 - 7:39am

A letter from Bluffton residents John and Jenny Pilarowski.

Our legislators in Columbus are spending our tax dollars to hold a special election on August 8, 2023 to vote on Issue 1 – to change the Constitution of Ohio.

Issue 1 would make it more difficult – nearly impossible – to bring any citizen initiative to a vote of the people. It would require signatures from 5% of all who voted in the last gubernatorial election from all 88 Ohio counties to get an initiative on the ballot and then require there to be 60% approval of all ballots cast to pass the initiative. Currently signatures from 44 counties are required plus a yes vote from 50% of all ballots voted plus one more yes ballot – a simple majority!

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