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Village charged in Ohio EPA findings

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2010 - 7:53am

In a settlement with Ohio EPA, Bluffton has agreed to comply with wastewater permit requirements and will pay a $10,000 civil penalty for violations related to the repairs and operation of the village's sanitary sewer system.

According to a news release from the EPA:

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Hop on Pop

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2010 - 9:17pm

It was "hop on pop" night for Greta Kauffman on Sunday. The Kauffman family attending the Mennonite Memorial Home Concert on the Lawn and Greta found that hopping on her dad, Rudi, was just as fun as listening to the music. Greta's mom, Ravonn, watches the fun. Not in the photo is the Kauffman's youngest daughter, Sophia.

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Icon seeks fall sports writers

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2010 - 6:45pm

Do you like Bluffton High School sports? The Icon is expanding its coverage of the community this fall by including game accounts of BHS sports.

The Icon has non-paid openings for writers in all varsity, junior varsity and junior high sports. These openings are available to parents, students or sports fans.

We'll provide you with a press pass to get into home and away games. We'll also provide some writing tips.

The Icon also welcomes action photos of any Bluffton school sports. We'll also provide you with a press pass.

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People
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Dancers' Elite open house Aug. 25

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2010 - 6:38pm

Dancers' Elite dance studio, operated by Deb Garlock, will hold an open house from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the studio located at 9364 N. Dixie Highway, Bluffton.

Garlock said that classes start on Sept. 13. This year classes will be offered in ballet, tap, jazz, gymnastics, toddler movement and adult. Persons wanting more information may contact Garlock at 419-358-0900.

She said that persons who sign up for classes who mention that they read the open house article in The Icon receive 10 percent off their first month's tuition.

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Hancock Sheriff's office participates in drinking "crack down"

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2010 - 6:12pm

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office announced it will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on impaired driving this Aug. 20-Sept. 6, known by its tagline, Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest.

Lt. John Clevidence said that Hancock officers will arrest everyone found "going over the limit."

To view the entire news release click here or go to The Icon "Forms" page.

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Regional news
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School calendar available to print

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2010 - 5:58pm

The Icon has a printer-friendly Bluffton School District calendar for the 2010-11 school year available. Click here to obtain it. You may also go to The Icon "Forms" page to view it. On the "Forms" page you will find several other back-to-school pieces to download. The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 30.

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