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Creatures of the moment

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 2:40pm

We can only wonder what stories these animal tracks tell. These are found just off Columbus Grove Road at the bridge entering Bluffton. Beyond their artistic makeup, there are seemingly countless other situations occurring here. 

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You'll have to wait to eat your chocolate

Bluffton chocolate walk postponed until Feb. 25
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 2:29pm

Because of winter storm advisories, Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk has been postponed until Thursday, February 25 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nine Bluffton merchants are selling tickets in advance and providing wrapped, individually portioned chocolate treats.

Tickets are $10 each and a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The full ticket price will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Bluffton nonprofits supported by the United Way of Greater Lima.

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Events
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Village hopes for additional FAA funding for airport in 2021

New electrical aggregation contract is lower than previous contract
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 1:47pm

The village of Bluffton submitted a pre-application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the design and construction phases of work at the Bluffton Airport in 2021, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

He updated Bluffton council on the project at its Feb. 8 Zoom meeting.

The pre-application is for reconstruction of taxi lanes C, E, and F for 2021.

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Public Meetings
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On civil discourse

It is important to humbly remember that our opinions are not universal truth
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 12:27pm

By Amelia Alexander
This morning I went downstairs and made my breakfast smoothie like I do every day. I sit down and eat breakfast with my parents on the weekends because we do not usually have anywhere to rush off to.

We talk about our plans for the day, or whatever is on our hearts. Sometimes, we immerse ourselves in some of the most high-minded conversations of my life. We talk about religion, philosophy, politics, celebrities, etc. There aren’t really any limits when it comes to our discourse.  

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Columnists
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Icon's free listing of persons who plow snow

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 11:00am

FREE LISTING!
The following persons plow snow for residents and businesses. If you plow snow, add your name to our list by contacting [email protected]. This list is continually updated. Last update at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 15.

• Snow plowing (skid steer with blade or tractor)
Wayne Augsburger (419)230-0182
• Snow Plowing (4 wheeler with blade)
Jordan Motter (567)712-4755
• We are fully insured and available 24/7 

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Business
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Main Street mid-1940s

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 10:19am

This is Main Street Bluffton in the mid-1940s. 

There is a 1938 Chevy parked in from of the A and P. There is a newer Chrysler product, probably a 1945-46 model also in the photo. Plus, there's no Shannon Theatre – it wasn't built yet.

Lots of other things to notice:
• Gas pump on the far left side of the photo
• The Charles Company where Citizens National Bank is today
• One stoplight at the Cherry-Main intersection
• Notice the street lamps
• Notice the condition of the sidewalks

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Historical Bluffton
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