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Tyler Black named vice-president of Ottawa River Coalition

The watershed weaves its way around Bluffton and Beaverdam from the south in Ada and includes Sugar Creek plus streams on the extreme northwestern portion of Allen County
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2021 - 3:18pm

Tyler Black of Bluffton, representing the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District, was elected vice-president of the Ottawa River Coalition during its recent annual meeting. This is his first term on the board.

Black said, “The Ottawa River Coalition plays an important role in watershed management and clean water.

“Something that I know, as vice-chair of the ORC and as a resident of Bluffton, means a great deal to everyone in the region.”

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And then the sun came out

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2021 - 2:37pm

The sun always comes out, eventually. Following a weekend of nearly 4 inches of snowfall, Bluffton dug out, the school reopened and the sun came out. Wednesday afternoon was a great time to take your dog for a walk at the Buckeye.

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SARS-CoV-2 Mutations: A concern?

What are these mutations all about?
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2021 - 11:15am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the
ONU HealthWise team
Several news outlets have been reporting on mutations or changes to the COVID-19 virus known as SARS-CoV-2. What are these mutations all about?

They are important and may have a dynamic impact on the COVID-19 pandemic. The first mutation or change in the virus is what scientists believe caused this disease to jump from an animal source to a human source.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2021 - 6:19am

You will find this Ford hubcap hanging on a sign on North Main Street near Snider Road.

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The top ten classic love songs for Valentine’s Day 

No matter how you plan on spending the day, whether it’s getting comfy for a Valentine’s Day movie or a romantic dinner at home, stay safe
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 3, 2021 - 6:12am

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Often even the best Valentine’s Day plans fail. In a year when going out to celebrate love is difficult, what is one to do? Thankfully, there are tons of great singers who can put a little romance in your life even while you are sitting at home.

What are your favorite love songs? Let the Icon know in the comments!

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My best find that day was a gross of latex balloons packaged in neat little boxes

What Rudi Steiner says he found in a Main Street alley in the mid 1950s
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 2, 2021 - 9:36pm

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What Rudi Steiner found in a Main Street alley in the 1950s -  The alley, which runs parallel to Main Street and Jackson Street, was another of the great Bluffton alleys of the 1950s.

This was the longest of the alleys I travelled. It ran from behind the high school all the way down to Riley Street. This alley always had really good stuff thrown out by Bluffton merchants.

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