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Unique Christmas gifts available "in your own backyard"

Blluffton-made items ready to go under your tree
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2019 - 4:17pm

Searching for a really uniquie Christmas gift? Search no more.

The Icon has an entire bag full of ideas. The best part is that you don't need to leave town to make these purchases. You don't even need to surf the Internet and pay one-day delivery prices.

LOTS OF PHOTOS EXAMPLES BELOW -

The Icon offers viewers its annual survey of Bluffton-made products or products that say "Bluffton." These are available at very reasonable prices. Each makes a unique Christmas gift.

Here goes:

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Business
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That's no angel

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2019 - 2:39pm

Imagine if the Christmas tree traditional included beavers. Well, it does on one tree in the world. The Bluffton University tree in the Marbeck Center kiva includes a very eager beaver with angel wings. For the full effect, open the additional photos in the series. 

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Village planning commission meeting Dec. 19

Posted by LizGH on December 17, 2019 - 2:36pm

The following public meeting is posted for the Village of Bluffton. 

Planning Commission – Thursday,  Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. to discuss Parkview and State Route 103 zoning.

The meeting will be held at town hall, and is open to the public. 

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Regional news
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NY Eve party, school camps, daddy-daughter dance, pickleball tourney, soccer and more

BFR's winter programming full of activities for youth to adults
Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2019 - 2:24pm

Bluffton Family Recreation is ready to hang up the 2020 calendar, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

BFR’s winter newsletter (click here to view the newsletter) lists all the programs available to youth and adults. It all starts with a goodbye to 2019 with a New Year’s Eve party from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

The party, a family-friendly event, invites participants to wear party gear and come to BFR for crafts, games, music and dancing to finish with a noon countdown.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Greg Stolly files petitions for Allen County Commissioner

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2019 - 9:29am

Greg Stolly will file his petitions to run for Allen County Commissioner on Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Allen County Board of Elections.

Stolly is a long-time Allen County businessperson, including marketing development and vice president of the University of Northwestern Ohio and Real Living CCR Realtors, realtor. 

He has served on the boards of Allen County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center and Lima Central Catholic school board.

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People
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Bluffton on 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on December 17, 2019 - 7:29am

Bluffton schools are on a 2-hour delay Tuesday, Dec. 17.

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Regional news
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