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A chat with Noah

The Icon stopped to chat with one-yer-old Noah Dunlap and his dad, Ryan, at Saturday's Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn birthday party. Noah told us that the events were lots of fun, but he preferred being held by his dad.

PromoCares Program announces support for 4 new charities

Bluffton for Hope, Equestrian Therapy Program, Piece's Crew Foundation, Ronald McDonald house

PromoHits Ltd., Bluffton, announced the four charities to benefit from PromoCares Program from July to December, according to Melinda Bowen.

The company will donate 5% of its total product sales this year to local charities through itthe initiative.

Bowden narrowed down public nominations for local charities to benefit from the program July-December. The public was encouraged to vote.

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“Ray” Richard Kohli, 93, graduated from Bluffton HS in 1944

Former Bluffton resident Raymond “Ray” Richard Kohli, 93, died June 18, 2019.

Ray surivors include his wife of 70 years, Alice (Meyer); children, Debra (Douglas) Goare, Beverly (Michael) Geyer, Gary (Linda) Kohli, and Todd (Katie) Kohli, grandchildren, Alexander (Jordan) Goare, Austin (Kellie) Goare, Dr. Stephanie Goare (Kevin Sprang), Ashley (Brian) Chrencik, Kerri Geyer, Tyler Kohli, and Kyle Kohli, and five great-grandchildren, Brycen, Jaxton, Avery, Kensington, and Graham, nephews, Robert (Anita) Kison, Eugene (Betty) Kohli, and Robert (Donna) Kohli.

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Low interest disaster loans from May 17 flood

For Mercer, Van Wert, Allen, Hardin, Logan and Shelby counties

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio has received a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for flooding that occurred in Auglaize County on May 17, opening up the possibility of low-interest disaster loans for business owners, homeowners, and renters in Auglaize County and six adjacent counties.

"Earlier this week, I requested this disaster declaration in an effort to help those impacted by these floods," said Governor DeWine. "I'm pleased that those with uninsured damage can now apply for this assistance."

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Findlay's mainline I-75 lanes will shift overnight

Between County Road 99 and State Route 12, will shift into final traffic pattern

Interstate 75  in Findlay, southbound between county Road 99 and state Route 12, will be shifted into its final traffic pattern overnight Friday, June 28, into the early morning hours of Saturday, June 29.

Two lanes of traffic will be shifted from the outside shoulder and into their final pattern, closer to the median wall. Construction of the concrete median wall in the area is complete.

The new third lane of Interstate 75 southbound will remain closed in the area as crews install guardrail and signage.

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 Summer play dates set at Jenera Park

Summer park play dates continue at the Jenera Park, State Route 698, south of Jenera. 

The July dates are on Mondays, July 1 and July 15.  Play begins at 9:30 a.m. each Monday, but people with children may come when you can and stay as long as you are able. 

Kids of all ages are invited as well as their caregivers.  

 

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