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Thelma L. Fee worked at Triplett Corporation

Posted by Staff on June 20, 2023 - 3:17pm

Thelma L. Fee, age 93, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 5:08 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on February 17, 1930 in North Baltimore, Ohio to the late Virgil L. and Helen (Northrup) Krontz. On December 18, 1948 Thelma married Richard E. Fee, Sr. and he preceded her in death on September 26, 1997. 

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Obituaries
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Outdoor Family Movie Night at County Line Church

Posted by Staff on June 20, 2023 - 7:59am

County Line Church is on the corner of County Line and Sandusky Rd. is hosting a free Outdoor Family Movie Night on Friday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. 

The movie will begin at dusk. 

Free popcorn, hotdogs and activities for the kids will be provided. The event is rain or shine; If raining, the movie will be viewed in the barn. 

Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to 4227 N Hardin Rd, Harrod.

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Worship
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Two fatal traffic crashes during April and May on Allen County roads

Posted by Staff on June 20, 2023 - 6:55am

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were two fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April and May 2023.

Thus far, there have been a total of 6 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through May.

See attached tables for further details.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Emerson E. Basinger managed grain elevators

Posted by Staff on June 20, 2023 - 6:00am

Emerson E. Basinger, 86, passed away June 19, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  Emerson was born March 4, 1937 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Emory and Zola (Disbrow) Basinger. On June 22, 1956 he married Jeannine Benroth Basinger and she survives.  

Emerson graduated from Beaverdam High School. He managed grain elevators in Bluffton, Pandora and Columbus Grove. Emerson worked for Elopak Industries in Bluffton and Michigan before his retirement. He was a former member of Bluffton Presbyterian Church. Emerson was never happier than when he was building, remodeling or woodworking. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.  

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Obituaries
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Bluffton Lions Festival of Wheels is a sweet treat

Posted by Paula Scott on June 20, 2023 - 6:00am

By Paula Scott

The Bluffton Lions Club has a pretty good recipe for its Festival of Wheels, one that they’ve tinkered with for 55 years. On June 16, the Lions cooked up a show that attracted 266 entries to downtown Bluffton. The main ingredients are vehicles—cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors—that under the hands of an ordinary owner would be past their expiration date. From time to time the head chef changes. The special sauce—the weather—is a little unpredictable. Food, music and raffle tickets are sprinkled on for extra flavor.

Here’s the Icon’s sampling of the show, which spanned the afternoon and evening of the Friday before Father’s Day:

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Events
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Save the date: Tuesday, Aug. 1 Fireworks

Posted by Paula Scott on June 20, 2023 - 6:00am

Love fireworks? Save the date of Tuesday, August 1 for fireworks in Bluffton. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is enlisting the support of businesses and individuals to provide this annual attraction in the Buckeye Park-Bluffton Community Pool-Bluffton Family YMCA area.

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