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Heroes work here

Bluffton has countless heroes. Here's a sign in front of Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., where many of those heroes work and volunteer.

Hey, Mom! I'm on the middle school honor roll!

Final 2019-20 honor roll for Bluffton middle school

Here's the final 2019-20 Bluffton Middle School honor roll.

All “A” Honor Roll

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Charles Hilty was retired U.S. assistant secretary of agriculture

Bluffton native was former Bluffton News editor, active in Bluffton and Washington, D.C., organizations

CLICK HERE for a column "Remembering Charles Hilty."

Bluffton native Charles R. Hilty, 85, died on May 30, 2020, of complications of COVID-19. He had a  career as a newspaper editor and as a senior government administrator in both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.  

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AT&T Mobility proposes 265-foot communications tower on county line

AT&T Mobility is proposing to build a 265-foot self-supporting communications tower on the northwest side of Allen-Hancock County Line Road just north of the Lincoln Highway.

The announcement was made in a legal notice posted last week on the Bluffton and Ada Icons.

Persons interested in reviewing the application may go to:
www.fcc.gov/asr/applications
Enter this file number: A1166460

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Kyle Weisenburger joins Kimmet Realty as a realtor

Kyle Weisenburger has joined Kimmet Realty, Pandora, as a realtor, announced Dennis Kimmet, broker.

Originally from Continental, Weisenburger is a 2003 University of Findlay graduate. He and his wife and their two children live in Columbus Grove. 

“Kyle has been active in real estate in Putnam, Hancock and Allen counties,” said Kimmet. “He offers a diverse set of skills to help buyers.” 

“And, he has a passion for real estate, as he bought and remodeled and sold his first home at age 20, giving him experience and knowledge in construction.”

Nelda Bridgeman owned a rare book store and search service for over 45 years

She had over 42,000 books when she retired at age 82

Nelda Bridgeman, 86, of Pandora and formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, died on June 2, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. She was born on Aug. 6, 1933, in Plymouth, England, to the late William Alfred and Winifred Louise Nelda (Beswetherick) Bridgeman.  On Oct. 31, 1959, she married Stanley Goddard and they were divorced.  

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