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15 minutes with Katie Scott, 2020 Kent State fashion design graduate

Make certain you look at her fashion illustration at the bottom of this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 1:21pm

We are hopeful that this is the first several interviews with Bluffon students who graduated from college this spring. We invited other 2020 grads to tell their story. Contact us at: [email protected].

15 minutes with Katie Scott

Icon: You’ve graduated from Kent State University this spring. What’s your degree?
Katie: I have a BA in Fashion Design.

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Virtual movie showing and discussion June 16

Transition Bluffton program via Zoom - The Secret of Change
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 11:54am

The public is invited to join with Transition Bluffton in a Zoom showing of the documentary “The Secret of Change.” 

The film visits a number of Transition groups in the UK, Canada, and the US, highlighting some of their activities, successes and challenges.

Following the movie there will be an opportunity for discussion and sharing of ideas for possible activities here in Bluffton.

We will be watching together using the “Zoom” virtual meeting format, each participant from home, using their own device.

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Attention college grads in Icon's viewership area

We want to talk with you
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 11:22am

Attention college graduates in the Bluffton Icon viewership area.

The Icon’s “15-minutes with…” feature wants to interview you.

If you’ve graduated from college this spring, please send us your email.

We want to talk about your degree, your college experience, your future plans, your growing up in Bluffton experience, your favorite movie, the Bluffton teacher who inspired your, the first time you tee-peed your friend’s yard.

All of the above and more.

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Swiss Homestead events on hold in June

Member activity goes online
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 10, 2020 - 10:27am

The Swiss Community Historical Society has put June events on hold including Saturday open houses at the Schumacher Homestead and the annual Swiss Day potluck and program.

Currently, society members and local history buffs are sharing photos and genealogy tips via facebook.com/SwissCommunityHistoricalSociety.

Recent posts include local mementos, family heirlooms, photographs, and maintenance work on the bank barn.

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Regional news
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No National Night Out or fireworks in 2020

Matt Oglesbee: "We just don’t feel that it can be done in a safe, appropriate, and compliant manner."
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2020 - 3:11pm

No National Night Out or fireworks in Bluffton this summer.

A joint announcement concerning both events follows by the Bluffton police, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce and Pandora police: 

“Many people have been asking about the status of National Night Out for this summer and we have been working diligently to see if this is an event that we will be able to host for the community,” said Matt Oglesbee, Bluffton police department lieutenant.

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Out with the old...

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 9, 2020 - 2:29pm

Harmon Field parking lot on East College Avenue served as a collection point as Republic recycling and trash bins were collected from residents. New bins, from Bluffton's new hauler, Rumpke, are being put into place now.

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