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Friends of the Library used book sale April 10-17

The Bluffton Friends of the Library will hold a used book sale April 10 through 17 during normal library hours. In and around the Apple Shed in the library poatrons will find mysteries, children's books, self-help books, craft books, biographies, and other fiction and non-fiction books. There will also be DVDs, VCR tapes, books on tape, magazines, and journals.

Also on sale will be a section of large print books. All materials will be for sale for a donation only.

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Good Fridayin Bluffton

Good Fridayin Bluffton

Bluffton Christians observed Good Friday with the traditional Bluffton Area Ministerial Association walk of the cross. The route took Christians from St. Mary's to English Lutheran, where a noon worship service took place. Along the way, stops were at the Bluffton Presbyterian, First United Methodist, First Mennonite and St. John's United Church of Christ.

A second view of Science Hall

Here's a second view of Science Hall in a colorized post card. The photo is taken from what is now University Drive. The two pillars were erected by the class of 1906. The pillar on the was gone many years ago. The pillar on the left stood until University Drive was curb.

Hospital groundbreaking set April 8

Bluffton Hospital will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its facility expansion on Thursday, April 8 at 1:30 p.m. The event will feature remarks by Bill Watkins, Bluffton Hospital's chief administrative officer, as well as others involved with the project. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (419) 423-5551.

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Legal notice: Council hearing on May 10 to consider rezoning

LEGAL NOTICE

There will be a hearing by the Village of Bluffton Council, at 8:30 p.m., May 10, 2010, Monday, in the Community Room, 154 N. Main Street, Bluffton, OH 45817, on the third floor. The purpose of the hearing is to consider a rezoning from Commercial I to Residential III for the property located at 114 E. College Avenue. This request is to accommodate the creation of a multiple housing unit.

Posted on the Icon April 2, 2010

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A rare plate in northwestern Ohio

This plate is a rarity in northwestern Ohio, where there are more BGSU and OSU plates. This one is on a van driven by Lindsay Steiner, a doctorate student at Kent.

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