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Orange: our new color

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2020 - 3:22pm

Interstate 75 between Napoleon Road and State Route 235 are in the midst of lane restrictions and ramp closures for paving and reconstruction. I-75 southbound entrance ramp from SR 696 will close on April 27, for five days. Traffic pattern through the SR 696 interchange will change as an I-75 southbound will shift one lane onto the northbound side beginning April 27. Lane restrictions will occur between Napoleon Road and SR 235, the full length of the project, beginning May 4. I-75 northbound entrance ramp from SR 103 will close on May 3, for two weeks.

 

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Blanchard and Sandusky River Watersheds announce photo contest

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2020 - 10:22am

The Blanchard and Sandusky River Watersheds announce a photo contest open to residents and amateur photographers in the watersheds.

The contest runs now through June 30 and provides awards of first, second and third place, best of show and people’s choice. Categories are:
• River/water
• Landscapes
• Plants
• Wildlife
• River recreation

For rules and entry forms visit www.blanchardriver.org.

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Events
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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Alehan Gordon-Hancock
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2020 - 9:21am

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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People
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What a different 1 week makes

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2020 - 2:56pm

This split-screen view of a the same red bush shows the difference one week makes in Ohio's spring. On April 17 was a freak snowfall, which seemed to disappear overnight. Today offers more of a spring-like feeling in Bluffton. To view these scenes upcropped, look at the next two photos in this series.  

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Bluffton EMS recruiting in a new manner

Extending its reach to adults who may be contemplating a change in careers
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2020 - 2:14pm

Bluffton EMS is approaching recruitment in a new manner.  

The EMS recently reached out to graduating seniors who expressed an interest in nursing or the medical field.  

“We’ve had success with a number of our members getting the leg up on their classmates by taking EMT training,” said EMS chief Jan Basinger.  

Now, the EMS is extending its reach to adults who may be contemplating a change in careers.  

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Regional news
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Bruno Maroscher was a former Beaverdam council member

Owned an IGA store in Beaverdam; retired from the Cordage Paper Co.
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2020 - 2:07pm

Bruno Gerold Maroscher, 90, died April 23, 2020, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton where he resided for the last three years.  

Bruno was born Nov. 15, 1929, in Lecnitz, Romania, to the late Albert and Mathilde (Laar) Maroscher. On June 21, 1952, he married Martha Jane McNaughten and she died on Feb. 8, 1999.  He later married Marilyn Ruth Marquart Brecht on Oct. 14, 2000, and she survives.  

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Obituaries
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