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Letter: Give Richard Boehr support - he's doing a good job

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2015 - 2:20pm

Icon viewers:

It’s about time that Blufftonites stick up for Richard Boehr and all that he has done for Bluffton, including the Shannon Cemetery, which he is thoroughly trying to improve. Where were all you complainers when the cemetery was in shambles?

Why is it that the person in this town who does something productive, gets blasted from people who do nothing but cause turmoil?

The good souls who live above ground and now who will be memorialized are shaking their fingers at the people who can’t leave well enough alone.

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Out comes the sun - here's a look at the Riley when it overflows

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2015 - 1:18pm

Weather conditions appears to give Bluffton a reprieve from the rain at the moment. 

In the meantime, many residents in low-lying areas are pumping basements. At this time (early afternoon, June 16), there is no report of the number of persons affected by the flooding.

Forecasts for the remainder of the week vary but  most  forecasts call for more rain late Wednesday evening, heavy showers Thursday, possible showers Friday, cloudy and humid Saturday and possible showers and thunderstorms on Sunday.

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Regional news
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Flooding in Bluffton - here's what we know at 11 a.m. - northbound I-75 closed at Bentley Road

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2015 - 10:41am

PHOTOS CONTINUE TO BE ADDED AT BOTTOM OF STORY

10:53 a.m. Nixle Alert: College Ave, Main St, Cherry Street, Jefferson St. Riley St., North bound I-75 are all closed, Water still rising. Sand bags are available at the EMS building. DO NOT drive in standing or running water.

With 3.34 inches of rain from Friday to Monday – according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora, weather observer – area streams are over their banks.

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Water still rising

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2015 - 10:24am

As predicted heavy rains continue to cause havoc to area streams including Big and Little Riley Creek. This photo taken at 9:30 a.m. on June 16 shows Vance Street in Bluffton as the waters continue to rise.

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Bluffton council meeting: More comments on both sides of the Shannon Cemetery issue

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2015 - 11:11pm

While several significant topics crossed Bluffton council’s Monday night agenda, Shannon Cemetery consumed one hour of the agenda with several comments from visitors taking both sides of the issue.

Ray Mumma formerly of Bluffton told council members that he had several objections to the cemetery improvement plan.

He asked council to explore obtaining a ground penetrating radar (GPR) to find the graves at the cemetery.

“We think there needs to be more research done to restore this cemetery,” he said.

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Public Meetings
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15 Minutes with Noah Stratton - on hover-boards, mission work, and a killer track season

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 15, 2015 - 6:56pm

Interviewed by Sophia Marcum

I caught Noah a few weeks after he raced in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ track and field nationals. We spent some time predicting the future and remembering the past.

Where are you now and what is your major?
I attend Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana. I am a double major in Business Marketing and Management.

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