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Outdoor nursing home visitations will start July 20

As long as all safety standards are met
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 1:57pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HOSPITALIZATIONS:
Last week was the first week of increasing COVID-19 hospital utilization in Ohio after over two months of decreasing utilization since late April. From June 21, 2020, to June 27, 2020, Ohio had approximately 500 to 550 total COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide. This week, there are approximately 650 COVID-19 patients in hospitals statewide.

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Bluffton toadie

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 1:53pm

You are staring at an Eastern American toad, or is it staring at you? Whichever, you'll find this  guy hangs around area ponds and cool spots in Riley Creek. This one enjoys snacks ranging from insect larvae, spiders, slugs and worms. So, if you see it in your yard, you are in luck, because it is working for you. This one lives under the Icon's back porch and comes out to talk nearly every day.

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Graveside service for Linda Hilty

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 1:50pm

Linda Hilty, 71, died June 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Bluffton, to the late Carol and Helen (Pratt) Hughes.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Hilty Sr.; a brother, Gary (Jackie) Hughes and a sister, Barbara Jennings, both of Findlay; stepsons, Thomas Hilty Jr., of Ottawa, Tony Hilty of Findlay, Toby Hilty of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and stepdaughter, Tara Calvello of Cleveland; 5 nieces and 2 nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Dwight (Renee) Hughes.

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Obituaries
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No front plates required in Ohio after July 1

Most vehicles in Buckeye State affected
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 12:08pm

Ohio will become a one license plate state effective July 1.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety announced that a front license plate will no longer be required after July 1 for most Ohio vehicles.

The decision to do away with the front license plate was part of a compromise deal reached by lawmakers in April 2019.

The change fell under House Bill 62, which requires only one license plate to be displayed on most motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles.

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Regional news
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Neil Hauenstein wins Icon's Street Smart Contest

He wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza; watch for the next contest coming soon
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 11:24am

Neil Hauenstein of Bluffton is the winner of the Icon's Street Smart contest. He correct identified each of the nine street photos in the contest. Several other contestants also had correct answers. He was the first person to enter with all the correct answers.

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People
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So, you think you know Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 30, 2020 - 11:01am

So, you think you know Bluffton. Okay, where will you find this lamp of knowledge? Answer on Wednesday.

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