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Yes, Bluffton has fireworks and they're Aug. 2

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 3:50pm

Bluffton's most asked question (after: "When in Halloween?") is: "Will there be fireworks?" This year is no exception. The Icon is already receiving emails and phone calls asking the fireworks question.

Here's the short answer:

Q: Will Bluffton have fireworks this summer?
A: Yes.

Q: When?
A: Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Blufton Community Swimming Pool during National Night Out. (Same as in 2015.)

Here's the long answer:

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A square deal

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 3:32pm

Mary Ann Suter stitches together squares of a comforter at First Mennonite Church. Suter and other women from the church were making comforter tops in preparation for the next project day of Mennonite Women. Twice a year, the women’s group gathers to knot comforters, which will then be finished and contributed to Mennonite Central Committee for distribution to people around the world.
 

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Ride to Remember also a "community fun day" on July 16

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 3:17pm

This year’s Ride to Remember bike ride on Saturday, July 16, has several new features with special invitations to the community that turns the event into a community fun day.

Last year’s inaugural ride attracted 100 bikers to Bluffton. This year hopes to have more riders, plus activities for the community.

Here’s the plan so far:

• An 8 a.m. mass start takes place at Bluffton Family Recreation on Snider Road.  The mass start includes a “parade” of riders southbound on Main Street to the Dairy Freeze where various routes split.

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Regional news
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Here's July's Bargains of the Month at Family True Value Hardware

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 12:27pm

Jeff Kantner of Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, announced his Bargains of the Month.

They include:
• DeWalt 43-piece standard and metric socket set, $29.99
• Pennzoil 2-quart motor oil, $2.99
• 3M allergen defense air filters, $8.44
• Chill out, 2-speed personal tower fan, $12,99
• RayVac 16-pack AA or AAA alkaline batteries, $4.99
• Swiffer WetJet mop starter kit, $19.99

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Business
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Pirate ship ready to sail

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 11:14am

The Icon totally missed this photo opportunity during the recent one-day flood.

Jeff Richards, Bluffton HS varsity football, took this photo on it Twitter. Looks like the pirate ship was built to sail.

Thanks for the photo Jeff. You can follow him at: Jeff Richards ‏@JeffRichardsBHS

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Grand jury indicts April 5 Circle K armed robbery suspect

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2016 - 10:38am

A Hancock County grand jury has indicted a Michigan man in connection with the April 5, armed robbery of the Circle K store located on Commerce Lane in Bluffton. 

Police officers arrived within a minute of the robbery and were able to immediately secure the scene. 

CLICK HERE FOR STORY ON THE
ROBBERY POSTED EARLIER ON THE ICON.

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