N. LaVonne Sommer, 100, of Pandora, died at 10:08 a.m. March 6, 2015 at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Sept. 20, 1914, in McComb to Walter A. and Tressa Rader Otto. On Sept. 26, 1936 she married James D. Sommer and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1982.
She co-owned and operated Sommer Motor Sales in Pandora. She was a member of Pandora United Methodist Church and a graduate of Rawson High School.
Before winter actually departs here's what we hope is one final scenic Bluffton winter scene. It's looking at the National Quarry from the west path between Riley Creek and the quarry. (Mary Pannabecker Steiner photo).
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The Bluffton University baseball team wrapped up its trip to Florida on a high note, defeating Alvernia College, 7-2, on Friday, March 6. The Beavers head north to the frigid cold of Ohio at 4-4 while Alvernia dropped to 6-3 on the season.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera, will hold its fourth Lenten service on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. Pastor Al Schmitzer will speak on “One of you will Betray Me."
The choir will sing “Abba.” Abba is a word drawn from the everyday language of Palestine. it is a personal form of “Father” and shows love and trust, according to Schmitzer.
Everyone is welcome to attend the service and a light supper which will be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Icon received this request from a Main Street business owner. We've also stepped into this "scat" or whatever you'd like to call it.
Would you be able to put something on the Icon regarding people walking their dogs and not cleaning up their messes?
Especially along Main Street businesses! We have had several issues since last fall with a dog(s) pooping on the sidewalks.
Not to provide too much detail but mess appears to come from a large dog. Today there were about six or seven large logs right in front of the double doors to our building.
Village officials have received several questions and concerns about sidewalks covered with snow. In an attempt to address the issue by educating the public before taking court action, the village has issued this notice:
