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Family True Value Hardware is open for business

Deemed an "essential" business by State of Ohio

Notice from Family True Value Hardware
Ohio has issued an order for all citizens to “shelter in place,” except those in essential jobs.

Hardware store are listed as essential businesses, meaning that Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, will remain open during the coronavirus shutdown, according to Jim Basiner, owner.

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Two Bluffton HS artists' work accepted for Governor's show

Including Annalise Nisly's sculpture and Danielle Novak's print

Two Bluffton High School artists have art works accepted into this year’s Governor’s Art Show, according to Vickie Garmon, BHS art teacher.

Garmon said that in the second round of judging Annalise Nisly and Danielle Novak both had works accepted. Nisly’s accepted piece was a sculpture. Novak’s piece was a print, and it was designated as the top 25 award.  

In addition, Melina Meza, Nicholas Markowski, Kaitlyn Montgomery and Jocelyn Ochoa had art work accepted at the regional level.

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Steiner and Granger Financial Services open, working remotely

"We can fully service your accounts electronically"

Message from Steiner and Granger Insurance and Financial Services,
141 N. Main St., Bluffton

We are working remotely due to the governor's COVID-19 recommendations.

We are grateful that today's technology allows us to fully service your accounts electronically.

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Business update from Fortman Insurance Services

Working remotely and answering your calls

Message from Fortman Insurance Services, 115 N. Main St., Bluffton

Given Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's recommendation to suspend business due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our offices will be closed.  

We are, however, working on setting up employees to work from home, so please bear with us, as this may take some time. 

We will be working remotely and have limited access from home.  We will be responding to phone calls and emails as best as we can.  We thank you for your patience during this time.

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Outdoor birthday serenade

Corrinne Boehr, resident of Maple Crest, received a family birthday serende this afternoon. Corrinne celebrates her 89th birthday today. Her husband, Dick, stands by her window as the Boehr family singers stand behind him, while Corrinne listens on the phone.The Icon invites you to sing along with the video attached as the Boehr-extended family breaks into that familar tune.

Update from John Wagner Agency, Nationwide Insurance

Business open via phone, e-mail, texting, additional details in this story

The following notice is from John Wagner Agency, Nationwide Insurance, 105 N. Main St., Bluffton

Effective Monday – March 23 – We are an essential services operation and I will be here each business day to serve you. However, due to guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health, I must close my office to all foot traffic.

We are fully capable to take care of your insurance needs, but a little different than you may be used to. I am able to take payments by any method you wish, over the phone. 

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