State Representative Bob Cupp (R-Lima) this week was sworn in as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 132nd General Assembly. He represents the 4thOhio House District, which comprises all of Allen County, for a second term.
"It's an honor to represent the people of Allen County in the Ohio House for a second term. I look forward to continuing to work for job-friendly policies, getting a hold of the heroin and drug menace, and ensuring consistency in school standards and funding as this two-year legislative session gears up."
Thirteen Bluffton Lions Club members received recognition for volunteer work accomplished in 2016.
The presentations were made in December by the Lima/Allen County Bicycle/Pedestrian Task Force, a committee of the Activate Allen County organization.
It was the group's annual year-end meeting, held at The MET, downtown Lima.
During the meeting, Bluffton Lions Club were recognized for their volunteer work in 2016 to promote a healthier community through the Bluffton Lions Foundation’s Pathway projects.
Photos by Ken Collins
Story by Monty Siekerman
FROM ADA ICON - Dennis "Doc" Garbrecht of Ada was rushed to the hospital, then life-flighted to Columbus, with non life-threatening injuries following a fire at his home in Ada on Thursday morning.
He is being treated for burns and smoke inhalation. His wife, Helen "Peg" Garbrecht, was uninjured.
Monty Siekerman of Ada was recently named editor of the Ada Icon, sister publication to the Bluffton Icon.
Monty, who has been reporting and taking photographs for the Ada Icon for the past two years, joins other Ada residents in furnishing more than 40 local articles a week for viewers.
Amy Eddings reports and provides photos, Ken Collins takes feature photos, Cort Reynolds keeps readers up-to-date on local school sports, and Darlene Bowers writes features about local people and creates Ada Happenings, a caledar of Ada events.
It’s a new year. Meet the first baby born at Bluffton Hospital in 2017.
Here’s Roman Matthew Boninsegna. He’s asleep in the arms of his mother, Melania. Behind mom is Dave, his father. The Boninsegna family is from Ottawa.
Roman was born at 8:48 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3, with Dr. Desrene Brown, M.D., the attending physician. Roman entered the world at 7 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19 inches.
He is joined at home by a sister, Carmella, 1, and a brother, Brantley, 2.
