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Two Diller families

John and Elizabeth Zimmerly Diller • Peter and Barbara Suter Diller

This is the 13th installment in this series. Click here for the previous installment.

• Diller is an Americanized spelling of Thüler

Many Swiss pioneers came to America on the ship Boston in 1824. Including brothers John and Peter, and their widowed mother, Maria Zimmerly Thüler. Their father, Johannes, died in Florimont France on Aug. 7, 1813.

The three of them first settled in Paint Township, Holmes County, Ohio.

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Growing up in the North Lawn Avenue neighborhood in the 1950s-60s

Alice DeVier was the psychiatrist, banker, warden, maker of popcorn and funeral director

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Alice DeVier played a significant role with the kids in our North Lawn Avenue-Jackson Street neighborhood in the 1950s and 1960s.

These included families with last names of DeVier, Steiner, Wilch, Augsburger, Westrick and Amstutz.

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Jefferson Street Phase II project bid awarded

Lower bidder from Monroeville award project at $813,882

On Monday, Bluffton council awarded a contract for its Jefferson Street Phase II project, following a second bidding of the project.

The Monday council packet is attached at the bottom of this story -

Council awarded a contract to Underground Utilities, Inc., of Monroeville, the low bidder at $813,882.50. Legislation passed by emergency so that the project can stay on schedule. 

Phase II was originally scheduled for 2020 but was put off one year due to state funding issues related to covid-19.

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What is depression?

It is a mental illness that affects how you think, feel, and behave

By Amelia Alexander
I have previously mentioned that I am a member of AMHA (Ada Mental Health Alliance).

This club aims to create a positive culture within our school that supports the wellbeing of students. We aim to prevent suicide by supporting people that live with mental illness.

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First National's Valentine tree

Don't toss out your Christmas tree. For example, this holiday tree in the First National Bank lobby, has a second life as a Valentine's Day tree. And, according to the staff, life will continue in March with a St. Patrick's Day tree theme.

Feb. 16 Chocolate Walk benefits Bluffton nonprofits

Limited tickets on sale in 10 downtown shops

Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Nine Bluffton merchants are selling tickets in advance and providing wrapped, individually portioned chocolate treats.

Tickets are $10 each and a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The full ticket price will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Bluffton nonprofits supported by the United Way of Greater Lima.

For the health and safety of all, masks are required and guests are reminded to always follow store capacity guidance.

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