Organizers of the 2024 Bluffton Ride to Remember extend their thanks to the following donors who provided items for 250 cinch sack "swag bags" for riders on the 10th annual event to raise funds for Bluffton bike and pedestrian pathways
In this series, the Icon presents the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow comprehensive plan in eight segments, which can be found in full on the Village of Bluffton website HERE. The Bluffton Public Library has two print copies.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
Christmas in July has become quite popular in the United States. You can find all kinds of celebrations from shopping sales to promotions around the theme of Christmas in the summer. A North Carolina summer camp was credited for starting the concept of Christmas in July in the United States.
Daryl D. Steiner, 66, passed away July 23, 2024 at University of Michigan Hospital after an extended illness.
Daryl was born May 31, 1958 in Bluffton to the late Evan and Betty (Reichenbach) Steiner. On June 10, 1978, he married Kathy (Myers) Steiner who survives.
Daryl owned Steiner Financial Services in Bluffton since 1983 and partnered with Jason Granger to form Steiner and Granger Insurance. He was actively involved in the life and health insurance sectors as well as the investment industry, holding memberships in numerous professional organizations.
Accompanied by a cacophony of cow bells and cheering volunteers, dozens of bicycle riders took to the streets of Bluffton on July 13 as they kicked off the 10th annual Ride to Remember, a program of the Bluffton Lions Club.
The Village of Bluffton recently reported to council the Zoning and Building permits issued for the first six months of 2024. A total of 34 projects were issued permits, with 6 in Hancock County and 28 in Allen County. The total esimated cost of construction associated with these permits is $3.64M.
TedFest is hosted by the Arthur-Lugibihl Community Center Foundation. The foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to continue improvements for the gymnasium and community room used by the public for social and sporting events. The ALCC operates on a volunteer basis.
The Allen County Department of Health has shared the following message from the Centers for Disease Control:
LISTERIA OUTBREAK:
28 people are sick, with 2 deaths, in 12 states. Do not eat meats you get sliced at any deli counter, unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165°F or until steaming hot. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to figure out which deli meats are contaminated. https://bit.ly/4cPl2dO/
