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Upgrades and new power substation under consideration
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 2:42pm

AEP Ohio is considering improvements to increase electric reliability and support economic development in the Bluffton surrounding area.

The utility company will hold a public meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 13, in the Bluffton middle school to inform residents of feasibility upgrades proposed in Allen and Hancock counties.

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Regional news
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Pirate lingo

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 1:56pm

With the largest Pirate image in Bluffton staring down at them, Bluffton middle school boys get a word of encouragement from BHS varsity boys' basketball coach Todd Boblitt. A boys' basketball camp took place last week. Basketball, volleyball and football camps are underway this month.

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Bridging the gap

Hog Creek bridge over Allen-Hardin County Line Road moving toward the finish line
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 1:43pm

The bridge over Hog Creek on Hardin County Road 15, west of Ada, is stil closed, but is moving toward the finish line this month.

The bridge is undergoing a rehabilitation, according to Luke Underwood of the county engineer’s office.

The project, estimated at $220,314, includes work handled by the county and U.S. Bridge of Cambridge. A portion of the cost is covered by a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The U.S. Bridge portion of the project is estimated at $170,314 and the county's share is $50,000.

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Regional news
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Creation Ministries presentation June 23 at Pandora Missionary

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 10:14am

Pandora Missionary Church, 300  Rocket Ridge, Pandora, will host a program titled “Dinosaurs and Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation” on Sunday, June 23, at the church, according to Matt Steiner, pastor.

The guest speaker is from Creation Ministries International, Powder Springs, Georgia. Programs are during the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service and at 7 p.m.

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Worship
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Swiss Day is June 23

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 9:58am

Swiss Day is Sunday, June 23.

The public is invited to bring a hot and cold dish for a potluck  at 12:30 p.m., June 23, at Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove Road.

The program "Swiss Roots and Beaver Branches - A Bluffton Family Tree" will be presented by Carrie Phillips of Bluffton University. Watch the Icon for more details soon

 

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Events
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BHS 1979 class reunion on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2019 - 9:22am

Bluffton High School class of 1979 will hold its 40th reunion on Saturday, June 15, at the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club house on Spring Street, according to Jerry Shaw. The reunion begins at noon. Call or e-mail Shaw for more details at [email protected] or call 937-623-9753.

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