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Donations from Citizens National and First National go a long way to help local United Way

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2016 - 4:09pm

Two Bluffton banks stepped up and assisted the Bluffton, Beaverdam and Richland Township United Way in a very significant way, according to Neil Reichenbach. United Way treasurer.

He told The Icon, “The United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township would like to give a big thank you to Citizens National Bank and First National Bank for helping toward our national United Way dues.”

Reichenbach said that each bank donated $500.  For the 2015-2016 campaign year, the national dues increased from $500 to $1,500.

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Regional news
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VBS at Riley Creek Baptist

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2016 - 4:07pm

Lacey Wagner colors a cross during craft time at Riley Creek Baptist Church. The church, located between Ada and Bluffton had 11 children enrolled at VBS on Tuesday. Ocean Commotion, Diving into Noah's Flood, was the theme of the four-day program this year. (Monty Siekerman photo)

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Worship
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They're grilling for lunch on Thursdays at The Dough Hook

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2016 - 3:59pm

Have lunch plans?

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, has  lots of ideas for you. For example, each Thursday in the summer from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Dough Hook grills for lunch.

According to Marlena Ballinger, sandwiches off the grill includes cheeseburgers, hamburgers, brats and MooOink burgers. (Those are one-half beef and one-half pork.)

If grilling doesn't do it for you, you can have your own sandwich in three easy steps: 1 - choose your meat
2 - choose your cheese
3 - choose your size

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Business
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Five area students graduate from ONU

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2016 - 2:58pm

Five area students recently graduated from Ohio Northern University. They are:

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Erica Bowling, daughter of Thomas and Kelly Heckman, 2459 County Road 29, Bluffton, graduated Magna Cum Laude. She received the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in nursing. Bowling is a graduate of Pandora- Gilboa High School.

Logan Skelly, son of Karen Musser, 401 Ethan Circle, Bluffton, received the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in marketing. Skelly is a graduate of Bluffton High School.

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People
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Jerry Musser owned J.F. Musser Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 4:41pm

Jerry F. Musser, 72, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 30, 1944, in Lima to the late Raymond and Dorothy (Jackson) Musser.  On May 9, 1964, he married Carol Kleman Musser and she survives.

Jerry worked at Wonder Bread 20 two years prior to starting his own business, J.F. Musser Co. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton.    

Jerry was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles both of Lima and Ottawa, the Sons of the American Legion and the Loyal Order of the Moose.

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Obituaries
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Music for art

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 14, 2016 - 3:56pm

Nancy Glick, harpist from Findlay, entertained persons visiting LeadingAge of Ohio's northwest district art and writing show. The show took place in Maple Crest. Local winners are listed below.

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