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Kato still on medical leave, but is improving daily

Bluffton police K9 suffers from a collapsed lung
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 3:39pm

And, now for some good news.

Kato, Bluffton police department’s K9, is chomping at the bit to return to work, according to Tyler Hochstetler, member of the department and his handler.

Currently on sick leave, the dog showed signs of an illness in March.

“I took him to the vet because of his lethargic state,” Hochstetler wrote in a letter to Bluffton council on March 27. “ The physician's exam, blood work and X-ray concluded that Kato is suffering from a pneumothorax (collapsed lung).

This week, Hochstetler told the Icon that Kato is doing well. 

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Rev. Edward Gorsuch served in the ministry for over 60 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 3:01pm

Rev. Edward E. Gorsuch, 92, died on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Hilty Mennonite Home in Pandora.  

He was the surviving younger son of Charles and Mildred (Frock) Gorsuch. Born on July 21, 1927, he grew up on his family farm near Springfield, Ohio. He graduated from Otterbein College in Westerville, in 1948. While in college, he met Alice C. Garton, with whom he has been married for 72 years.  

Ed completed his studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He entered the ministry and served for over 60 years.

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Ada's Brewer Block

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 12:41pm

No, it's not Bluffton. It's Main Street Ada. You'll find the Brewer Block on the east side of Main, directly across from the Ada railroad depot.

When this photo above was taken, the stately Brewer Block was home to the Ada post office. The street was bricked, the Pennsylvania Railroad had a double track through town, street lights were relatively new, windows were more expansive and a taller building stood where Cole's car lot is located today.

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Historical Bluffton
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Tip from the Icons and Ohio News Media Association

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 12:13pm

Tip from the Icons and Ohio News Media Association.

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Iconoclast View
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Icon poll shows viewers' feelings about students studying at home

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 11:39am

Icon viewers who are parents of K to 5th grade students told us how their children have adapted to learning at home. For the most part viewers claim it's a bit of both - exellent and frustrating.

Take the Icon's newest poll: Now that Ohio is beginning to reopen its businesses for shopping, what’s your comfort level of entering a store to make a purchase?

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Iconoclast View
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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Elizabeth Kingsley
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 11, 2020 - 9:17am

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughtful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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People
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