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It is important to humbly remember that our opinions are not universal truth
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 12:27pm

By Amelia Alexander
This morning I went downstairs and made my breakfast smoothie like I do every day. I sit down and eat breakfast with my parents on the weekends because we do not usually have anywhere to rush off to.

We talk about our plans for the day, or whatever is on our hearts. Sometimes, we immerse ourselves in some of the most high-minded conversations of my life. We talk about religion, philosophy, politics, celebrities, etc. There aren’t really any limits when it comes to our discourse.  

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Icon's free listing of persons who plow snow

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 11:00am

FREE LISTING!
The following persons plow snow for residents and businesses. If you plow snow, add your name to our list by contacting [email protected]. This list is continually updated. Last update at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

• Snow plowing (skid steer with blade or tractor)
Wayne Augsburger (419)230-0182
• Snow Plowing (4 wheeler with blade)
Jordan Motter (567)712-4755
• We are fully insured and available 24/7 

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Business
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Main Street mid-1940s

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 10:19am

This is Main Street Bluffton in the mid-1940s. 

There is a 1938 Chevy parked in from of the A and P. There is a newer Chrysler product, probably a 1945-46 model also in the photo. Plus, there's no Shannon Theatre – it wasn't built yet.

Lots of other things to notice:
• Gas pump on the far left side of the photo
• The Charles Company where Citizens National Bank is today
• One stoplight at the Cherry-Main intersection
• Notice the street lamps
• Notice the condition of the sidewalks

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Historical Bluffton
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Add your name to the free Icon Snowplow List

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 9:13am

Anticipating a week of heavy snowfall, the Icon invites persons who plow driveways and remove snow to add your name to the Icon Snowplow List.

This is a free service provided by the Icon.

If you are in the snow removal business and are "on call' for snow removal, send your contact information to the Icon at: [email protected].

We will list your name, email, phone number. The list will be updated as additional contacts are provided to the Icon.

 

 

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Regional news
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Men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball updates

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2021 - 10:56pm

The Bluffton University men's basketball team lost a heartbreaker on Friday, Feb. 12, at the hand of the Anderson University Ravens. The Beavers fought throughout the game to send it to overtime but the Ravens held on to defeat the Beavers 85-76. Bluffton falls to 10-2 on the season and Anderson moves to 6-3.

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Bluffton University
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ODOT ready for several inches of predicted snowfall

We anticipate this weather system to produce a consistent snowfall over a long period which will keep us on 12-hour shifts for an extended time
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 14, 2021 - 2:55pm

ODOT is preparing for what may be the most significant snowfall of the year which is expected to begin late Sunday or early Monday and continue into Tuesday.

"We anticipate this weather system to produce a consistent snowfall over a long period which will keep us on 12-hour shifts for an extended time," said Rod Nuveman, ODOT District 1 highway management administrator, based in Lima.

"We also expect reduced visibility. This snow is predicted to be dry so the accompanying winds of up to 25 miles per hour at times will factor in," he said.

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Regional news
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