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Alois Schmitzer, pastor of Trinity Lutheran, Jenera, retires

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 3:26pm

Pastor Alois "Brownie" Schmitzer III, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Jenera, retired after 40 years in the public ministry in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. 

A farewell service and meal were held July 19 with the six Schmitzer children and families in attendance. 

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Worship
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Expect nightly lane closures on I-75

Early next week - ramp closures for pavement repairs at SR 103 and I-75
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 2:24pm

Nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. will continue for approximately three months as the work transitions to nighttime paving activities between Napoleon Road and State Route 235 beginning Monday, July 27.

Ramp closures for pavement repairs at the State Route 103 exit ramp from I-75 northbound and the State Route 696 entrance ramp to I-75 southbound are expected to be complete by early next week.

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Regional news
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Mutual attraction

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 1:55pm

There's a reason this flower is called bee balm, and you are looking at the reason. This bumble bee spent most of the morning on this flower in the Icon's garden.

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Teaching financial responsibility

Some ideas for your children
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 1:54pm

By Faith Investment Services intern, James Garrett
Being financially responsible is a very important aspect of life. By doing the right things with your money, you can live a fruitful time on earth from beginning to end. But do you remember when you learned about how to manage money?

Learning about financial responsibility is important for everyone to understand, even children. But how do you teach them?

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Business
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Red tag sale and garage sale at New Leaf Garden Center

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 1:33pm

New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, has its red tag and garage sale underway, according to Laurie Laird of New Leaf.

The sale includes selected trees and shrubs 25 to 50 % off regular price. In addition, there is a $1, $5 and $10 area.

Other sale items include a clearance on hanging baskets, vegetable plants, annual flowers, fruit trees and plants, water garden plants and more.

Garage sale items include miscellaneoous lawn and garden products, Christmas items and other items.

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Business
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Facemasks required for all Bluffton students grades 3-12

Action in effect when Allen County reached Level 3 Red
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 1:09pm

Bluffton school superintendent, Greg Denecker, posted the following letter on the school website concerning a 2020-21 school year update.

Dear Parents and Students-
I wanted to follow up on some additional specifics regarding our plan to open school on Monday, Aug. 31, both for learners who will be online and for those who will be attending school face-to-face.

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Regional news
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