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Here are the results of last week's Bluffton Icon poll. This week's poll asks: "Which state's election results surprised you the most. 

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Thomas Lynn Klingler, 67, died Nov. 6, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Tom was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Clyde and Alberta (Reams) Klingler.  

Tom was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He retired as a sergeant with the Delphos Police Department. Tom was a member of the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471 and the American Legion where he served as a past commander. He  served in U.S. National Guard and enjoyed boating.  

You'll find it along Riley Creek on Thurman Street

What is the oldest structure in the village of Bluffton? And, what was its use?

The structure could pre-date Shannon, meaning it was here when the very first settlers called this area Croghan in the 1830s.

The structure is on the Riley Creek bank at the bend of Thurman Street, across from the EMS building.  

It is the remains of a lime kiln and ashery used in making soap.

The autumn sun casts an artistic shadow on a bike in one of the new downtown Bluffton bike racks. Bikers will find parking spots in the alley north of Ryan DeMarco's Edward Jones office, at the town hall and in the alley by Book ReView. The bike racks are a program in partnership with the village, Allen County Creating Healthy Communities, Bluffton Lions Foundation, Patriotic Concrete and Masteerpiece Signs and Graphics.

First quarter elementary list

Here's the Bluffton Elementary first-quarter honor roll for 2020-21 school year.

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Five companies under fire for marketing supplements with cesium chloride

This column provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent five companies warning letters for marketing products with cesium chloride.

Cesium chloride, a dietary ingredient, may be found in some dietary supplements. It has been promoted as an alternative treatment for cancer. But the FDA stated that it had not approved any products containing cesium chloride to treat any health conditions, including cancer.

The FDA said it is concerned about the risks associated with these products.

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