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Allen County Fair runs from Aug. 16 to Aug. 24

Posted by LizGH on August 15, 2019 - 11:00am

The Allen County Fair opens Friday, Aug. 16, and continues through Saturday, Aug. 24. The fairgrounds is located at 2750 Harding Highway. Lima. Daily fair hours are 8 a.m. to  8 p.m.

The Icon invites prize winners in the Bluffton school district and local 4-H clubs to send their award information to the Icon for posting. Send information to: [email protected]

Click here for the fair’s schedule.

 

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Upcoming village council meetings posted

Posted by LizGH on August 15, 2019 - 8:37am

Several committee meetings are on the Bluffton council schedule. Those follow:
Ordinance Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Streets, Alleys & Sidewalks Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m.
Parks & Rec Committee - Thursday, Aug. 15 at noon
Tree Commission - Thursday, Aug.15 at 7 p.m.
Safety Service Committee  - Monday, Aug. 19 at noon
Personnel Committee - Wednesday, Aug. 21 at noon
Council Meeting - Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.
All meetings are held at the Village's Town Hall.

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Northwestern Ohio weather radar at 9:10 p.m. Aug. 14

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2019 - 9:11pm

Warning sirens in Bluffton started again today at 9 p.m. The map shows heavy rain in the southwestern portion of Allen County.

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Don't forget the windows

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2019 - 5:05pm

Bluffton Child Development Center students turned into entrepreneurs on Tuesday. The students held a car wash and lemonade stand. Proceeds from their efforts go to a back-to-school party. Here's some views of the car wash attendants in action.

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Tornado warning issued for Allen County

Seek shelter immediately
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2019 - 4:45pm

Alert posted at 4:42 p.m.: Tornado warning has been issued for Allen County. Severe thunderstorms with tornadoes may be imminent. Seek shelter immediately.

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE:

Tornado Warning

Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Northern Indiana 443 PM EDT Wed Aug 14 2019 OHC003-142115- /O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-190814T2115Z/ Allen OH- 443 PM EDT Wed Aug 14 2019 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT FOR SOUTHWESTERN ALLEN COUNTY...

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Big Band "Concert on the Lawn" Sunday

Free MMH event features ice cream and music, BYO chairs
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2019 - 4:35pm

The Al Best Band will play at a free public concert on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton.

MMH has hosted the annual “Concert on the Lawn” since 2005. The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will serve ice cream, and popcorn and ice water will also be available. 

Special thanks is given to Don Snyder Excavating, who is the main sponsor of this year’s concert.  Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and dress for the weather.

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