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Bluffton takes Shop Small Saturday seriously!

You can shop small and enter to win $250 in Bluffton Bucks
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 26, 2019 - 2:39pm

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Bluffton resident have several incentives to shop local on “Shop Small Saturday,” according to Paula Scott, CEO of Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

CLICK HERE for an Explore Bluffton Shopping Passport.  When you spend $10 each at three participating Bluffton merchants you can enter to win $250in Bluffton Bucks.

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Child Development Center holiday project

Collecting care package items for deployed service men and women; drop off items by Dec. 3
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 26, 2019 - 2:20pm

LIST OF SUGGESTED ITEMS TO DONATE IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY -

For the sixth year, Bluffton Child Development Center will participate in the Blaze of Lights parade and invites public participation.

"This holiday season, we will be collecting items to send care packages for the deployed men and women overseas," said Francine Donathan, Center director.

"We will be walking through the parade with shopping carts to collect donations. Items can also be dropped off at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 by Tuesday, Dec. 3," she said.

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Our growing Blaze tradition

John Murray, parade marshall • Kevin Gratz, town crier • Josh Kauffman, switch hitter
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2019 - 3:35pm

Bluffton Blaze of Lights a growing tradition

Saturday's Blaze of Lights Festival draws families and friends off the couch and away from screens large and small  to enjoy a festive day in downtown Bluffton.

The 33rd annual celebration is expected to draw several thousand people to the village, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Bluffton’s shops, restaurants and festival vendors are ready to keep visitors busy, warm, and well-fed.

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CAILLOU

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 25, 2019 - 9:59am

The Icon spotted CAILLOU on a black Buick LaCrosse in a local parking lot.

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13 GROB Systems apprentices graduate

Following 2 years at Rhodes State College and 2 years at GROB, they are now journeyperson Industrial Machinist System Technicians
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 21, 2019 - 1:38pm

Last week 13 GROB Systems, Inc., apprentices graduated.

The apprentices became journeyperson Industrial Machinist System Technicians, following a four-year apprenticeship at GROB.

GROB works in partnership with Rhodes State College, Lima, in the program. Speaking at the Nov. 14 ceremony, Dr. Cynthia E. Spiers, RSC president, told the grads, “I’m proud of all of you. We are here to celebrate all of your achievements.”

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The Dough Hook teams up with Ronald McDonald House Charities

Marlena Ballinger says: "You can help us!"
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 20, 2019 - 3:13pm

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., is teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio to help those in need this holiday season, according to Marlena Ballinger, owner.

“We need your help!” she says.

“ Throughout the month of November and December, The Dough Hook will collect pantry items for the Ronald McDonald house along with cash donations that will be turned into meat for the freezer,” said Ballinger. 

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