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Both Bluffton school levies pass overwhelmingly

And RTA levy passes countywide
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2019 - 10:15pm

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By an overwhelming 80 percent plurality Bluffton school district voters approved the renewal of two levies on May 7.

And the school district voters joined other Allen County voters to approval a Regional Transit Authority levy. Below viewers will find voting by precincts in Bluffton, Beaverdam, Richland Township and the county.

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Want to learn to fly an aircraft?

Your invitation to a Flying Start program Saturday at Bluffton Airport
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2019 - 4:32pm

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 636 hosts a Flying Start program at the terminal building on the Bluffton Airport on Saturday, May 11, at 9:30 am, according to Jason Stechschulte of the chapter.

“Many people are interested in airplanes and aviation, but are unsure how to get started or believe it is too expensive,” he said. “The flying start program educates and clears up common myths.”

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Music new feature at Saturday's festival

It's happening in downtown Bluffton
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2019 - 2:38pm

New to this year's Bluffton Arts and Crafts Festival is a music tent, according to Paula Scott, CEO of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

The tent, located on the Bluffton Presbyterian Church lawn, offers free live music from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here's the music schedule:
• 9 a.m. - Ryan Strickler
• 10 a.m. - Brett Prothro
• 11 a.m. - Old Folkies
• Noon - Jeff and Marlyce Gundy
• 1 p.m. - Don Juan's Reckless Daughter
• 2 p.m. - Toraigh

Watch the Icon for more coverage of the festival.

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THX SAVA

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 7, 2019 - 6:24am

Spotted on a Hyundai Veloster on the ONU campus.

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Two school renewal levies on Tuesday's ballot

The Icon says vote "Yes" on both levies
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2019 - 4:07pm

On Tuesday, Bluffton school district voters will decided on two Bluffton Exempted Village school district renewal levies.

The Icon supports both levies.

• One renewal of 4.244 mills for operating expenses was first passed in 1999
• The other renewal, a 0.5% income tax for permanent improvements, was first passed in 2007.

The following details what the levies cover with information provided by Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent:

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Q and A on Allen County RTA sales and use levy

On Tuesday's ballot - and yes, Bluffton benefits from the levy
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2019 - 3:55pm

A county-wide levy is on the Tuesday, May 7, Ohio primary.

It is a small sales tax increase renewal for the Allen County Regional Transit Authority. The tax is one-tenth of one percent, which equals 2 cents on a $20 purchase.

And, yes, Bluffton benefits from the tax. The Icon provides the following Q & A about the levy:

What is the May 7th Levy for Allen County RTA and how much will it cost me?

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