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Richard D. Garmatter was a farmer and worked for Lima Ford Engine Plant

Posted by Staff on June 19, 2024 - 12:02pm

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Richard D. Garmatter, 85, passed away June 14, 2024 at his home. Richard was born June 14, 1939 in Hancock County, OH, to Eli and Elvina (Tschiegg) Garmatter who preceded him in death. On August 5, 1961, he married Arlene (Basinger) Garmatter who survives. 

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Obituaries
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Celebrate Freedom: Juneteenth 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 4:26pm

Juneteenth, celebrated as a U.S. federal holiday on June 19, commemorates the second independence day in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day in 1865 that slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that they had been freed by President Abraham LIncoln. The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon are closed and on pause for the holiday.

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2nd chance to learn about proposed Safety Services funding on Nov. ballot

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2024 - 10:26am

On Tuesday, June 18, at 7:00 p.m. Village council will hold a special public meeting to discuss new funding for Bluffton Safety Services. The meeting will take place at the EMS building, 115 E. Washington St.

This special meeting provides opportunity for public comment and questions

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Public Meetings
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Icons pause on Juneteenth

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 8:40am

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause on Wednesday, June 19 for Juneteenth, a federal holiday.

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Drainage Technology and Water Management Field Day at OSU Lima  

Posted by Staff on June 18, 2024 - 8:31am

ALLEN COUNTY__ Drainage installation, drainage water recycling and soil health will be the focus of a field day being held  on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. at The Ohio State University at Lima. 

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Events
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St. John's UCC contest for free child's bicycle

Posted by Paula Scott on June 18, 2024 - 7:23am

Application form must be turned in by July 15

Thanks to generous donations in support of the St. John's United Church of Christ Bicycle Ministry, a contest to win a bike shop-quality bicycle and helmet from Bike Crazy LLC has been announced.

The church’s mission is to provide a free bicycle and helmet to children up to 13 years old. The giveaway will focus on local youth who have a need and desire for a high-quality bicycle in the Bluffton, Cory-Rawson and Pandora school districts.

The St. John's Bicycle Ministry Committee will select the best candidate or candidates, based upon how well participants meet the ministry objectives via their submitted responses to four questions on the entry form.  

Parents are welcome to help their children complete the form.

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Living in Bluffton
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