Here's more proof that Bald Eagles have moved into the Bluffton area. Bluffton University student Josh Stallings took this photo of a eagle yearling (1 year old) on State Route 103 in November. He said that the eagle's nest was in a tree on the north side of the road. The photo was taken with a cell phone somewhere between State Route 235 and Jenera.
The location: the Little Riley, just south of Columbus Grove Road.
The event: ice skating in the winter.
The skaters: Dr. B.W. Travis (left) and Ropp Triplett (right)
If we could get a better view of the cars parked along Grove Road we could nail down a year. Jim Diller provided this photo taken by his father, Paul Diller.
Our guess on the year: late 1950s. How many Icon viewers fell in the ice at this spot?
Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger Bluffton Icon intern
A child's first step is a memory that last forever. Bluffton University student, Marcus Meyers, of Holland, Ohio, sees taking a simple step as a challenge while he surpasses the daily obstacles of Cerebral Palsy Spastic Dysplasi, a disability he was born with and which he has overcome.
Pandora Village Administrator Stan Schneck gave Pandora council an update at its Nov. 23 meeting on catch basin repair required on North Jefferson St.
The village received quote of $2,150 from Ward Construction to replace the catch basin located on the east side of North Jefferson Street. It is on the west side of the Pandora Flooring building.
This quote also includes replacing sidewalk, curb and asphalt pavement.
The minutes from the meeting are in an attachment at the bottom of this story.
Bluffton KFC restaurant, 415 State Route 103, won the State Route 103 business holiday decorating contest sponsored by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.
This is the second year in a row that KFC won the 103 business contest. The business received a certificate for its award.
Photo and story by Whitney Zumberger
Bluffton Icon intern
Ever wonder what really is in your food or where it comes from? Curious if what you're using to clean your house is healthy for your kids? The Food Store, 103 S. Main St., is the place to go for your answers: A small community store with great knowledge and local products to help your family stay healthy.
On June 15, 1981, Jon and Sally Weaver Sommer opened The Food Store in front of their home on Main Street next to the Bluffton Fire Station.
Dear State Congress people,
I am very concerned that we keep essential funding for public media in Ohio. I know that I speak for friends all over the state. The more local representation we have in our media, the safer and more educated we are.
