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BCE ribbon cutting

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs cut the ribbon to its new home at 110 N. Main St. Now housed in the Citizens National Bank building, BCE held an open house on Dec. 4. From left David Steiner, Jeff Sprague, Steve Ritter, Laura Voth, Aphaphanh Nussbaum, Nancy Triplett Swart (holding the scissors) with her bother Larry Triplett and his wife, Debbie Triplett, Beth Bish, Paula Scott, Melinda Bowden, Alice Essinger, Bob Inninger and Mitch Kingsley. See story below for more information.

Got a library fine? Here's a great way to knock of a buck, all for a good cause

Next week from Monday through Saturday, Dec. 14-19,  Bluffton Public Library invites its patrons to participate in its “Food for Fines” incentive program. 

Here's how it works:
When patrons stop by the front desk with a non-perishable food item, they will receive a dollar off their library fines. BPL requests items that do not expire until well after the holidays so local families in need can make use of all donations. 

Marvin Diller, Pandora, was past chairman of Hilty Memorial Home

Marvin Leroy Diller of Pandora, 76, died Dec. 7, 2015, at his residence in Pandora.  Marvin was born June 19, 1939 in Pandora to Elmer and Dema (Ford) Diller who preceded him in death. On June 20, 1959, he married Lucy Goedde Diller who survives.

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Sharon Guthrie was a 1981 Cory-Rawson HS graduate

Sharon R. Guthrie, 52, died Dec. 7, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System. Sharon was born Feb. 17, 1963, in Columbus to Harold "Gus" and Norma (Shelton) Guthrie.

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Donna Klingler worked at Triplett Corp. and Boss Glove

Donna June (Gossard) Klingler, 83, died at 5:23 am Monday Dec. 7, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She was born on Feb. 20, 1932, in Hardin County to the late Merle Everett and Roxie Mildred (King) Gossard.  On March 11, 1951, she married James Howe Klingler who survives in Ada.

Donna was a member of Bethel Church of Christ.  She worked at the Lazarus/Macy’s restaurant in Lima before retiring in 2007. She had worked at the Boss Glove Factory and Triplett Corporation both in Bluffton.  Donna also worked at a nursing home and restaurant in Ada.

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Tommy Tire Sales offers $100 Visa prepaid card on December select tire purchase

Tommy Tire Sales, 319 N. Main St., Bluffton, is offering a $100 Visa prepay card per tire with you buy selected tires in December, according to Tom Dotson, owner.

The qualifying tires are listed in a display ad on The Icon. CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST.

This $100 per tire offer expired on Dec. 31.

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