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Power outage on December 28 affected 1,100 customers

Posted by Staff on December 29, 2022 - 12:36pm

On December 28, an electrical power outage in the Bluffton area impacted residents and caused some businesses to close. Today some in the area are still reporting problems with Internet connectivity.

The outage began around 7:45 p.m. and lasted around three hours. Approximately 1,100 customers were impacted, according to American Electric Power.

 

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New transportation advocacy group forming in northwest Ohio

Posted by Staff on December 29, 2022 - 6:13am

The following is an excerpt from The Crossroad, Ohio Department of Transportation news for Northwest Ohio.

A map displaying the counties currently represented by a transportation planning organization shows a glaring fact--many northwest Ohio counties are not included.

Chris Hughes, Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 deputy director, sought to remedy that and introduced the idea of forming a regional transportation planning organization (RTPO) to serve Van Wert, Putnam, Hancock, Hardin, Wyandot, Auglaize and Mercer counties. 

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Spring semester begins January 11

Posted by Staff on December 20, 2022 - 7:32am

Do you manage or frequent a Bluffton area business that is impacted by student staffing or customers? 

Fall semester at BlufftonUniversity offically ended on December 15, with the close of finals week. Here's when students return: 

January 11 - Spring semester begins

May 4 - Spring semester ends

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Denecker named Business Banking Officer for CNB Bluffton

Posted by Staff on December 19, 2022 - 7:00am

Gabe Denecker has been promoted to Business Banking Officer, serving the Bluffton market. Denecker will be working with businesses and farmers, offering commercial and ag loans and lines of credit, as well as aiding with cash management solutions. 

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Lauren Beasley Named AVP Mortgage Loan Originator

Posted by Staff on December 17, 2022 - 6:02am

Citizens National Bank has named Lauren Beasley as their newest Mortgage Loan Originator in their Bluffton office. In this role she will facilitate mortgage, home equity and other retail loan applications. She is eager to work with local realtors and potential home buyers to walk them through the process of purchasing a home through Citizens National Bank. 

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Blended Roots last day of business

Posted by Staff on December 17, 2022 - 6:01am

The last day of business for Blended Roots, an arts and crafts consignment store at 246 Cherry St., is Saturday, December 24.

Shop manager Katelyn Gainok also told the Icon that she will proceed with plans for the spring arts and crafts show and has contacted the village and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce about continuing this local tradition.

A date has not yet been set for the event.

For information on the craft show [email protected]

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