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Joseph Bischoff was active in Hardin County organizations

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 12:53pm

Joseph Bischoff, 70, died July 13, 2019, at 5:45 p.m. at his residence in rural Ada, Ohio.

He was born Oct. 10, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert J. and Eloise (Walker) Bischoff.  On Dec. 19, 1970 he married Anita (Christopher Berkshire) and she survives.

Joe was a 1966 graduate of Ada High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Urbana University. He was part owner of Highway Oil Company, a family business, for over 20 years and co-owner of the Highway Animal Farm.

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Obituaries
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Hot enough for you?

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 10:19am

You've heard the "It's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk."

The Bluffton Family Recreation staff (Jamie Nygaard's idea) tests that statement today. An egg reflects in the sun at BFR as we speak.

Jamie promises a photo of herself eating the egg if (when) it reaches the proper temperature.

Stay tuned.

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Regional news
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Black Swamp Bike Tours offers lots of bicycle options

Five area biking events in the next 12 months
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 9:26am

Bluffton's 5th annual Ride to Remember bicycle ride is Saturday, headquartered at Bluffton Family Recreation.

It is one of several bike events on this year's Black Swamp Bike Tours.

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Regional news
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Big 3-0 celebration

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 9:10am

Icon's roving photography, Dennis Morrison, spotted this scene yesteray in back of the Riley View Apartments. The event celebrates Danielle Corbin’s 30th birthday. Danielle is the one with the crown on her head.

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People
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Chef Cooper featured at Salsa! Salsa! Aug. 1

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 9:00am

Chef Tim Cooper, executive chef at Birchaven Village, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, will be the featured presenter at the 2019 Salsa! Salsa! event. 

The community event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4 -6 p.m. at the Hancock Farmers’ Market, 200 West Main Cross Street (Findlay).

Chef Cooper will be presenting a live demonstration of salsa preparations and other preparations. Each attendee will receive a complimentary recipe card from his personal cookbook and tasty samples.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Food pantry distribution date moved from July 24 to July 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2019 - 8:50am

Bluffton Community Assistance Program announces a change in this month's food pantry distribution dates, according to Ed Yeager, board president.

The Wednesday, July 24, date is moved to 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 31. The change is due to St. John's United Church of Christ as the host church for Community Vacation Bible School on the evenings of Sunday through Thursday, July 22-25.

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