The Village of Bluffton will begin its the bi-annual flushing of the fire hydrants this week, according to Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator. The project should begin on Thursday, April 16.
"The process should take approximately two weeks to complete," he said, adding, "In the past, some residents have reported discoloration of the water during this process."
The discoloration usually subsides within a few hours of the flushing being completed in the area. Running a spigot for a few minutes can also help.
You can now find 80 teddy bears in the windows of the Bluffton community. It's more like a zoo, because there are several other stuffed animals, such as frogs, llamas and even a monkey or two.
CLICK HERE to view the map. You may still add your teddy bear to the map by sending your address to [email protected].
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services has begun live streaming funerals over the internet, according to Jon Kinn, of the Bluffton chapel.
One local funeral service has already taken place using live streaming, he told The Icon.
This service is in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the need for social distancing in the stay-at-home guidelines set by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Funeral Director’s Association
"Those guidelines limits funeral services to 10 people or fewer, and only immediate family members,” said Kinn.
Bluffton’s first council meeting since March 18 will take place tonight (Monday, April 13), at 7 p.m.
The meeting’s arrangement is a first for the village. It will take place via Zoom video and audio conferencing and will be broadcast on the third floor of the town hall.
According to Kevin Nickel, village fiscal officer, there will be a limit of 10 persons who may attend the meeting in person.
Here's members of the Bluffton College debate team during the 1941-42 school year. Standing is Ellis Guthrie. Seated from left, Robert Blough, Leland Lehman, Lora Schultz, Mark Houshower and Bert Smucker.
Betty Lou Jason, 80, died on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, after a prolonged illness. She was a resident of the Mennonite Memorial Nursing Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
Betty was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Cat Spring, Texas, as a 4th generation German-American. She grew up with cousins in south Texas before moving to New Albany, Indiana.
She married in 1959 and had three children. From 1970-1977 Betty lived in Mt. Cory, Ohio, serving as a pastor’s wife.
Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will hold a “State of Our Organization: COVID-19 Response and Plan Part II” through Facebook live to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the response plan for BVHS and answer questions from the community.
President and CEO Scott Malaney and Dr. William Kose, vice president of special projects, will speak to the community for a second time on the pandemic and updates on the health system’s response from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16.
On April 13, Kenton Hardin Health Department is reporting the 8th and 9th confirmed cases of COVID-19. These are confirmed lab results of the virus.
According to Kelsey Ralston of the health department, "We at this time have not had a positive patient recover. We will however report those recovered cases as we have them in the county."
Terry Lewis Huber, 64, died April 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. He was born May 15, 1955, in Lima to Dale Lewis Huber, who survives near Bluffton, and Etta Jo (Maynard) Huber, who preceded him in death. On May 22, 1982, he married Cheryl Kay Anspach, and she survives in Lima.
Terry graduated from Bluffton High School in 1973 and attended The Ohio State University. He and his twin brother, Larry, operated Huber Farms.
