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You are staring at an Eastern American toad, or is it staring at you? Whichever, you'll find this  guy hangs around area ponds and cool spots in Riley Creek. This one enjoys snacks ranging from insect larvae, spiders, slugs and worms. So, if you see it in your yard, you are in luck, because it is working for you. This one lives under the Icon's back porch and comes out to talk nearly every day.

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Linda Hilty, 71, died June 28, 2020. She was born Sept. 8, 1948, in Bluffton, to the late Carol and Helen (Pratt) Hughes.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Hilty Sr.; a brother, Gary (Jackie) Hughes and a sister, Barbara Jennings, both of Findlay; stepsons, Thomas Hilty Jr., of Ottawa, Tony Hilty of Findlay, Toby Hilty of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and stepdaughter, Tara Calvello of Cleveland; 5 nieces and 2 nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Dwight (Renee) Hughes.

Most vehicles in Buckeye State affected

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Ohio will become a one license plate state effective July 1.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety announced that a front license plate will no longer be required after July 1 for most Ohio vehicles.

The decision to do away with the front license plate was part of a compromise deal reached by lawmakers in April 2019.

The change fell under House Bill 62, which requires only one license plate to be displayed on most motor vehicles, including passenger vehicles.

He wins a 1-item, 14-inch Padrone's Pizza; watch for the next contest coming soon

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Neil Hauenstein of Bluffton is the winner of the Icon's Street Smart contest. He correct identified each of the nine street photos in the contest. Several other contestants also had correct answers. He was the first person to enter with all the correct answers.

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So, you think you know Bluffton. Okay, where will you find this lamp of knowledge? Answer on Wednesday.

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Here are July Bluffton council committee meetings scheduled:
• Joint Parks & Recreation and Streets, Alleys, Lights, and Sidewalk Committee – Thursday, 7/8 at 7 p.m.

• Council Meeting – Monday, 7/13 at 7 p.m.

• Public Hearing for Alley Vacation – Monday, 7/13 at 7:15 p.m.

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