Levi Zink finds that the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool water slide is one of the best ways to become emersed into the pool. Especially on a hot day.
Several construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Allen County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.
• Interstate 75 at the village of Beaverdam will experience lane restrictions and ramp closures for paving and reconstruction. Nighttime lane closures to resume on Sunday, June 20. Lane restrictions expected nightly, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for nighttime paving operations.
• U.S. 30 under the Slabtown Road overpass, between Stewart Road and Mayberry Road, will be restricted to one lane in both directions June through August to repair the structure.
Andy Chappell-Dick and Jane Inniger are winners in this "write a caption for this photo" contest.
Andy's caption wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza: "Fun first day, but I forgot my lunch box."
Jane's caption wins a $10 Shirley's Popcorn gift certificate: "I can't seem to find my ski poles to help me get around, so I'm glad the Allen Co RTA is available now!"
Watch for the next Icon contest posted when you least expect it.
Russell E. Dearth, 87, died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada, to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth. On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.
