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Sign of spring #1

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2020 - 1:44pm

You can't miss this seed display at Family True Value Hardware. It's the first display once you are in the door, and is a certain sign that the winter weather is on the way out.

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Jeffrey Kohli was a Bluffton High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2020 - 1:37pm

Jeffrey B. Kohli, 57, died March 11, 2020 at his residence. Jeffrey was born July 9, 1962, in Findlay to the late Harold and Alice (Thompson) Kohli. On April 27, 1996, he married Corrine Townsend Kohli who survives. 

Jeffrey graduated from Bluffton High School. He worked for Equity Meats in North Baltimore. Jeffrey was a member of True Word Tabernacle in Bluffton.  

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Obituaries
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Senior Center announces cancellations

Pancake day on March 21 • Community meals on March 19 & April 2 • Bingo with Good Samaritan March 16 & April 20
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2020 - 12:16pm

The following activities at the Bluffton Senior Center have been canceled because of the COVID-19 virus concerns

• Pancake Day on March 21

• Community meals on March 19 and April 2

• Bingo with Good Samaritan on March 16 and April 20

"We hope to keep our doors open for those who are healthy for as long as possible, but we will continue to make decisions about programs on a daily basis," said Tonya Meyer, Center director.

The following is the policy the Center has put into place:

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Regional news
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Plans underway for 53rd Festival of Wheels

Posted by LizGH on March 12, 2020 - 6:00am

Vehicle registration for this 53rd annual Bluffton Festival of Wheels is underway according to Dan Diller, festival director.

The show is sponsored by the Bluffton Lions Club.

This year’s festival is Friday, June 19, in downtown Bluffton. Registration is from 2 to 5 p.m. rain or shine.  Vehicle judging is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded at 7:30 p.m.

The show is open to antique cars, classic cars, trucks, tractors, golf carts, fire engines, motorcycles and Cushmans.

Registration fees by May 31 are $10 per vehicle. Registration thereafter is $12.

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Events
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Chamber cancels Friday breakfast

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2020 - 4:48pm

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announces that its Friday, March 13, chamber breakfast is cancelled, according to Paula Scott of the chamber.

"In response to coronavirus recommendations by Gov. DeWine, we have determined that this is a non-essential event," she said.

"Please continue to send us your announcements for our email and social media updates on Monday, March 16. Looking forward to seeing you at our next breakfast on April 10."
 

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Regional news
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SR 103 bridge over the Interstate

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2020 - 4:35pm

Here's a close-up of the SR 103 bridge over I-75 near exit 142. The repair of sections of the bridge are part of the $21 million upgrade to the Interstate between Bluffton and Beaverdam starting this spring. Watch the Icon for updates and closure information.

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