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Forgotten Bluffton: BHS grad who became mayor of Cleveland

Ralph Locher - also was a member of the Ohio State Supreme Court
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 10, 2021 - 1:03pm

Have you ever wonder what famous people were at one time Bluffton residents?

There are several, and this winter this series will identify many of them.

The first is Ralph Locher, a 1932 Bluffton High School graduate, who eventually became mayor of Cleveland and later a member of the Ohio State Supreme Court.

He also served on the Board of Trustees of Bluffton College and is a member of its athletic hall of fame.

Here’s his story:
He was born on July 24, 1915, in Romania to Ephraim and Natalie (Voight) Locher.

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Melissa Bischoff worked at Bluffton Vet Center for 12 years

She was a 1993 graduate of Ada HS
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 2:00pm

Melissa R. Bischoff, 46, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, at 7:11 p.m. at her residence in Bluffton.

She was born on Oct. 2, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Theresa (Russell) Kidd.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother and step father, Theresa and Craig Crouse survive in Ada. On July 21, 1996, Melissa married Joseph Bischoff II and he survives in Bluffton.

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Ruth Naylor: My story on killing and dressing a chicken

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 9, 2021 - 12:42pm

For more information about "Bluffton Anthology" click here.

Ruth Naylor writes: 

This vivid memory illustrates quite well how times have changed since the early Fifties.

Miss Edna Ramseyer, Bluffton College professor,  required all members of the Foods Class to KILL, dress, and cook a chicken. At home, we raised chickens and marketed them (fresh dressed, cut-up or whole) every weekend.

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My New Year Resolutions

I hope that we can collectively grow as a community this year. Feel free to share your goals in the comments below
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 3:42pm

By Amelia Alexander
Note: The Icon intended to post this on Dec. 31, but our Webfaction host site technical issues put us behind.
2020 has been a chaotic year to say the least.

The majority of us are relieved that it is coming to a close. Obviously, the problems of 2020 are not gone. The pandemic is still here, and the protests during the summer did not cure our country of racism. However, I think that things are looking hopeful. 2020 has been painful, but I think that we are headed in the right direction.

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This week's list

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:57pm

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].

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Keeping the village safe

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 8, 2021 - 2:01pm

Bluffton Chamber members head from four persons involved in village emergency services during Friday's Zoom chamber meeting. Speakers were, top from left, Jon Kinn, fire chief, Jan Basinger, EMS chief, and bottom from left, Ryan Burkholder, police chief and Jesse Blackburn village administrator.

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