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Somewhere there's a Nickel Plate Road locomotive at large on the NS system

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2012 - 4:18pm

You don't have to be a railroad fan to appreciate this, but it helps. Norfolk Southern Railway - the line that goes through Bluffton - is creating a fleet of 18 heritage units.

The locomotives will carry the historic paint schemes of predecessor railroads in the N&S system. That means that hauling freight somewhere within the large Norfolk Southern lines will be a locomotive that oddly resembles a former Nickel Plate Road diesel.

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Think you bake a pretty good pie? Now's your chance to prove it

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 25, 2012 - 6:29pm

So you think you bake a pretty good pie? What's your secret? Is it the crust, or something else? Now's your chance to prove your baking skills.

Richland Manor, 7400Swaney Road, will hold its annual pie contest. The event is Monday, April 30. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and judging at 2 p.m.

Yes, it's worth entering. Over $200 in cash prizes will be awarded. Have questions: call Richland Manor at 419-643-3161.

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A variant vacation and her perfect destination

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 23, 2012 - 6:17am

By Natalie Nikitas

One and one-half million in population, 30.2 percent residents below the poverty line, and 17 percent positive for AIDS: perhaps not the dream vacation for most people yet for senior Allie Radomski it was her perfect destination.

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Bluffton shock jocks create buzz

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 19, 2012 - 3:40pm

By Natalie Nikitas
What happens when two college sport fanatics get together with access to a sound board and division three athletes? The Beaver Buzz is born.

Those sport crazy college fans are sophomore Evan Skilliter (BHS grad) and freshman Mitch Gatzke, both of whom are involved in the communication major at Bluffton University.

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Richland Manor resident proves that spirit of serving others doesn't diminish with age

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2012 - 6:27pm

Barry Schneck of Richland Manor, related the following interesting story to The Icon:

"Our commitment and dedication to providing exceptional customer service that exceeds our customers' expectations are the cornerstones of our campus culture.

"Our great services are delivered by a compassionate and professional team of caregivers, resulting in a senior living experience that allows our residents to live truly meaningful lives," says Jackie Short, Executive Director at Richland Manor.

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First National Bank encourages shopping locally...here's how

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 15, 2012 - 5:28pm

"I Did My 50!" Now it's your turn.

Which three Bluffton businesses would you miss if they closed their doors?

To celebrate Community Banking month in April and to draw attentio to the importance of local businesses, First National Bank employees are unanimously committed to supporting local, independent businesses by their support of something called The 3/50 Project.

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