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Subzero temps force residents to get creative

By Mary Pannabecker Steiner
It seems like Mother Nature missed Christmas by just a few weeks. Thermometers are registering subzero temperatures and strong winds are producing dangerous wind chill of minus 40. But despite the fact that “the weather outside is frightful,” comments posted on Facebook suggested that few local residents minded staying inside.

WATCH A  BRIEF VIDEO OF WATER BEING TOSSED INTO THE AIR - AT BOTTOM OF STORY

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More fire and ice

Here are more photos of the Beaverdam-Richland Township fire department responding to a Cairo house fire on Monday. The fireman and EMTs were on scene from approximately 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The department squad vehicle was used  to thaw the men out as they were covered in ice. Click here for seven more photos.

All Tuesday surgeries at Bluffton Hospital are cancelled

Blanchard Valley Health Systems announce the following closings for Tuesday, Jan. 7.

 

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Bluffton Soccer Club registration starts in late January - registration forms on The Icon

The weather outside may be frightful, but it's time to start thinking about Bluffton soccer.

CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Open registration for youth wanting to play in the Bluffton Soccer Club takes place at the Bluffton middle school from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 30, Registrations with payment is due on Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Bluffton council's first meeting of 2014 moved to Jan. 8

Bluffton council first meeting of 2014 has a two-day weather delay. Originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 6, the meeting is reset for Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m. in the town hall. The meeting will include the swearing in of newly-elected council members. 

The meeting agenda is in an attachment at the bottom of this story.

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Jeanne's Kitchen menu Jan. 7-10

Jeanne's Kitchen Jan. 7-10

OPEN for BREAKFAST
We are open at 8:00 for breakfast, serving fresh homemade “cronuts” and breakfast your way until 10:30.

LUNCH SPECIALS

TUESDAY
Tomato Bisque
Tuna Salad Plate on Lettuce with Hard Boiled Egg & Tomato
Honey Mudd Sandwich

WEDNESDAY
Chicken Tuscan Soup
Cheese Ravioli with Side Salad
Jeanne's Chicken Salad with Greens & Tomato

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