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Beat the back-to-school blues with the Bluffton Public Library

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2010 - 3:07pm

"Join us onThursday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. for one final summer fling with all things blue and anti-school," said Rikki Steingass, youth services coordinator.

"Since no one knows more about trouble at school than Percy Jackson, what better way is there to defy the administration than to kick back with blue nachos, sip some blue lemonade and watch the gods duke it out on the big screen?

Get your free tickets for this special program at the Bluffton Public Library front desk. Families welcome!" Steingass said.

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Events
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Janet M. Wilson 1936-2010

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 13, 2010 - 10:46am
Janet Wilson

Janet M. Wilson, 73, of rural Benton Ridge died at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 12,
1936, to Clair and Golda (Young) Schoonover in Benton Ridge. She married David Wilson on Nov. 29, 1968, and he survives.

Mrs. Wilson is also survived by a daughter, Shari L. Schoonover of Benton Ridge; brother, Robert E. (Mary Lou) Schoonover of Benton Ridge; brother-in-law, and Cliff Peterson of Benton Ridge. She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Peterson.

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Obituaries
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How do I get to the office?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2010 - 10:29pm

Here's an office sign you don't see every day, and very soon you will never see again. Can you identify the sign's location? Here's the answer: the main floor of College Hall at Bluffton University. The building is undergoing a renovation this summer. The office sign points to the president's office. It was uncovered during the renovation process.

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Rally Point Youth Center bike tour Aug. 21

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2010 - 6:56pm

Join the fun for the second annual Rally Point Youth Center bike tour on Aug. 21. The Rally Point River Ride bike tour is designed to get you outdoors and enjoy the region and Lima's bike path and parks.

Three routes have been marked, one for families (20 mile), weekend bikers (50 miles), and seasoned riders (100 mile route). Join others August 21st as they follow the Ottawa River through the Limas Parks and countryside.

The 20-mile ride takes you around the Lima park system and is designed for families to enjoy riding together as well as seeing the parks.

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Worship
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Grand jury indicts Bluffton man

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2010 - 6:41pm

Bluffton police report the indictment by an Allen County Grand Jury of a Bluffton man for multiple counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.

The Allen County Grand Jury handed up a Bill of Indictment for Armando Vasquez, 37, of Bluffton. The 11-count indictment alleges that Vasquez engaged in a pattern of behavior over a period of several years and engaged in multiple sexual acts over the time span.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Go to it

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 12, 2010 - 6:37pm

"Got ribs," or "Go Try B," or do you have another idea? Please let us know. The Icon spotted this plate on the Bluffton University campus.

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Regional news
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