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Bluffton joins United Way of Greater Lima

Local UW has struggled to meet its goal in recent years
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 23, 2020 - 1:50pm

The Bluffton-Beaverdam-Richland Townhip United Way, perhaps the smallest United Way in Ohio, will join the United Way of Greater Lima this fall, according to Erin Bukholder, the local board's executive director.

CLICK HERE to read the Icon's opinion in favor of this action.

The local United Way has struggled in recent years, failing to meet its annual goal of $26,000. 

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Take a summer art walk through Bluffton

First installment of a weekly series features the art of John Peter Klassen
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 21, 2020 - 3:03pm

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, 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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Volunteers invited for several "hands-on" projects

MHCO needs assistance with flower planting, painting and landscaping
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 3:00pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio invites area volunteers to assist in several "hands-on" projects this summer, according to Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator.

Ohio's "Responsible Restart Ohio Plans” moving forward for businesses meeting mandatory safety requirements for customers, employees and volunteers enables MHCO to invite persons for volunteer projects.

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$1,500 to Bluffton schools for safety equipment

Donation comes from police department via attorney general's office
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2020 - 1:36pm

Bluffton’s Police Department received $1,500 to donate to the Bluffton schools for safety equipment, according to Ryan Burkholder, police chief.

Police department members Officer Hope Hannah, Lt. Mathew Oglesbee and Chief. Burkholder took an online training course, offered by the Ohio Attorney General Office, to help keep children safe while learning. 

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Mosquito spraying on Wednesday evenings

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2020 - 1:57pm

The village of Bluffton is now spraying for mosquitoes. The spraying takes place on Wednesday evenings, depending upon the weather conditions.

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Pathway extension underway along North Bentley

Project involves five contractors to extend pathway from Richland Drive to Riley Street
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 16, 2020 - 1:10pm

Bluffton’s pedestrian and bike path way is moving ahead with its 2020 project, according to Richard Ramseyer, board chair.

This year’s project extends the North Bentley Road path from Richland Drive to Riley Street, on the east side of Bentley. Currently that area has no public sidewalks. This project involves five different contractors.

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