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Dr. Cheri Diller will join Dr. Hotmire's practice

She is accepting new patients
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 4:28pm

Dr. Cheri Diller, M.D., will soon join the medical practice of Bluffton Family Practice, (Dr. Hotmire), 582 Harmon Road, Bluffton.

She is accepting new patients. Call 419-369-4804 for an appointment. Watch the Icon for additional details coming soon.

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Time to reflect

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 1:55pm

The stone wall along the south bank of the Buckeye serves more than just a barrier between the quarry and Riley Creek. It is also a great place to sit and enjoy a summer day in Bluffton.

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Bluffton's newest downtown outdoor meeting place

Former alley transforms into attract green space
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 1:41pm

Denise Fett provided the Icon with photos of recent work on the former Presbyterian alley at 120 N. Main St. Here’s the story behind the project.

After a one-and-a-half years in planning, the former Bluffton Presbyterian Church alley is becoming an attractive outdoor meeting place downtown.

The alley, closed to vehicle traffic for many years, fell into disrepair over the years.

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Regional news
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A legacy of impassioned love and inspiration, care and joy

Sister Carol Inkrott retires after 17 years as St. Mary's pastoral leader
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 1:34pm

Sister Carol Inkrott celebrates her final mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Sunday.

Serving since 2002, she is the senior pastoral leader in the local ministerial community, having served here 17 years.

Rev. John McLoughlin, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, becomes the parish full-time pastor on Aug. 10. His official installation by Toledo Diocese Bishop Daniel Thomas is Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Worship
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Elwood James was retired manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator

1953 Cory-Rawson High School graduate
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 11:47am

E. Elwood James, 84, of Mt. Cory, died July 23, 2019, at his residence. Elwood was born July 7, 1935, in Vanlue to the late G. E. and Irene (Haugh) James. On Dec. 22, 1956 he married Mildred Hanna James who survives.

Elwood graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1953. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was honored with the Kentucky Colonel.  Elwood was the manager of the Mt. Cory Elevator. He was an active member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Findlay Glass Club. Elwood was an active co-op tractor collector and enjoyed gardening.

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Obituaries
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Emmanuel UCC ice cream social Aug. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 25, 2019 - 8:59am

Emmanuel United Church of Christ is holding an ice cream social on Friday, Aug. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The menu includes shredded chicken or sloppy joe sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, a variety of salads, pies and cakes, plus beverages and, ice cream.

The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children (ages 10 and under).

The church is located at 8375 Phillips Road.

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Worship
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