Many Swiss pioneers came to America on the ship Boston in 1824. Including brothers John and Peter, and their widowed mother, Maria Zimmerly Thüler. Their father, Johannes, died in Florimont France on Aug. 7, 1813.
The three of them first settled in Paint Township, Holmes County, Ohio.
On Monday, Bluffton council awarded a contract for its Jefferson Street Phase II project, following a second bidding of the project.
The Monday council packet is attached at the bottom of this story -
Council awarded a contract to Underground Utilities, Inc., of Monroeville, the low bidder at $813,882.50. Legislation passed by emergency so that the project can stay on schedule.
Phase II was originally scheduled for 2020 but was put off one year due to state funding issues related to covid-19.
By Amelia Alexander
I have previously mentioned that I am a member of AMHA (Ada Mental Health Alliance).
This club aims to create a positive culture within our school that supports the wellbeing of students. We aim to prevent suicide by supporting people that live with mental illness.
Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. 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.
For the health and safety of all, masks are required and guests are reminded to always follow store capacity guidance.
By Cort Reynolds
ELIDA - Homestanding Elida outscored Bluffton by six points in the second half to pull out a close 64-60 victory in non-conference boys basketball action Tuesday night.
The Pirates trailed 15-12 after the first period, but Bluffton rallied to grab a 31-29 edge at intermission as Carson Soper scored eight second-period points.
Elida inched in front 47-46 after three periods of play. The Bulldogs then canned 10 of 15 fourth period foul shots to win the quarter 17-14 and hold on for the four-point victory.
Ohio Northern University has announced that hospitality corporation Waterford Hotel Group is now handling management of The Inn at Ohio Northern University, 401 W. College Ave. The transition took place on Jan. 18.
Waterford Hotel Group, a Connecticut-based industry leader for more than 30 years, manages 36 hotels in nine states, such as a Westin in Columbus and a Comfort Inn in Piqua and on college campuses such as Amherst College, Williams College and Gettysburg College.
In an announcement made prior to the first championships of the 2020-21 academic year, the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) adjusted its current fan policy as it relates to attendance at indoor athletic events on its member institutional campuses following a vote of the Council of Presidents.
The beginning of the Christian season of Lent is on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 17. The Icon invites local congregations to provide Ash Wednesday and mid-week Lent services scheduled.
