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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 2:01pm

So, you think you know Bluffton? Is there really a fire escape in the village? Watch the Icon tomorrow for the location.

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Number of volunteer projects awaiting you at MHCO

Available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 12:19pm

"If you enjoy working with “hands on” projects and want to help with pulling weeds, landscaping or painting we have a number of projects available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home," says Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator at MHCO.  

"Personal protective equipment (masks) should be worn and we encourage volunteers to bring their own water and snacks," she said.

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It was a much hotter and dry July than past years

Temperatures ranged from 95 to 59 degrees
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 4, 2020 - 12:02pm

Yes, July was hotter than most Julys we’ve experience, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The July, 2020, average temperature was 77.1 degrees, or 4.4 degrees warmer than the July average of 72.7 degrees.

And, it rained less this July than in previous Julys. July, 2020, had 2.38 inches of rainfall. That’s  1.42 inches less than the average July rainfall of 3.8 inches.

July’s temperatures experienced a range of 36 degrees with the high of 95 recorded on July 6 and the low of 59 recorded on July 14.

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Swiss Historical Society continues with online programming

Fall festival activities at Schumacher homestead on hold
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 3, 2020 - 2:52pm

For the safety of docents and visitors, the Swiss Community Historical Society has put programming on hold including August Saturday open houses at the Schumacher Homestead and the annual Fall Festival.

Currently, society members and local history buffs are sharing photos and genealogy tips on the Swiss Community Historical Society Facebook.

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Take a summer art walk through Bluffton

Marble busts of Noah C. Hirschy and Menno Simons in Musselman Library
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 31, 2020 - 2:51pm

Sixth in a series –
More photos at the bottom this story
Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen (1888-1975), a long-time Bluffton College art professor.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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Starting next week on Interstate 75

Beginning  Aug. 4, both lanes of I-75 southbound at SR 696, Beaverdam, will be shifted onto new pavement
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 30, 2020 - 5:14pm

The following construction projects anticipated next week by the Ohio Department of Transportation may change driving patterns for Icon viewers

Interstate 75 between Napoleon Road and state Route 235, just south of the village of Beaverdam to three miles north of the village of Bluffton, in Allen and Hancock counties, continues to experience lane restrictions and ramp closures for paving and reconstruction through November 2020.

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