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Morning stroll

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 2, 2021 - 1:15pm

Bluffton has several off-road options for walkers. One of the popular spots is the Triplett Bikepath along the National Quarry, where this Icon spotted this resident taking a spring morning stroll.

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Large three-phase solar project underway near McGuffey

Power generating facility of up to 300 megawatts
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 2, 2021 - 1:09pm

FROM ADA ICON - Erin Saal, associate renewable development staff member for Invenergy, updated Ada chamber members in late March on the Hardin Solar Development project in the McGuffey area.

“The project is a solar power generation facility of up to 300 megawatts (MW), targeted to begin operating in 2023," she said.

"Solar technology uses the sun to deliver energy and is now one of the lowest-cost energy sources available,” she said.

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Regional news
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Council passes sidewalk cafe legislation

Swimming pool open date not yet set
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2021 - 3:29pm

Bluffton council okayed legislation on Monday to permit sidewalk cafes in the village.

The action is specific to a request from the owners of The Greenhorn Restaurant on Vine Street. The owners have requested to allow outdoor dining with food and wine on the menus.

Now that the village established the legislation, the Greenhorn owners need to meet requirements from the Ohio Department of Liquor Control before proceeding with their outdoor plan.

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Public Meetings
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Senior soccer standouts receive university athletic awards

A.C. Burcky and Kathryn Little awards
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2021 - 2:26pm

Bluffton University is recognizing standout senior athletes in men's and women's soccer as the 2021 athletes of the year.

Patrick Spillman of Anderson, Ind., received the 2021 A.C. Burcky Award as outstanding senior male athlete of the year.

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Bluffton University
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Faith Sealscott recipient of Barbara Fleming Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2021 - 2:20pm

Faith Sealscott is the 2021 recipient of the Barbara Fleming Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO). 

Faith is a 2019 graduate of Allen East High School and attends Ohio Northern University, pursuing a degree in nursing. 

Faith has been working at Willow Ridge for two years. 

This annual award of $500 provides scholarship support to an MHCO employee pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse, a Registered Nurse, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a Master’s of Science in Nursing. 

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People
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Medication drop off box procedure will change

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2021 - 2:09pm

Due to misuse, the Bluffton Police Department has closed its medication drop off box in the town hall.

“We have made the unfortunate decision that we are going to have to stop the unattended use of the medication drop off box in the police department lobby,” said Ryan Burkholder, police chief.

He added:
“We have stressed that loose pills only are allowed to be placed into the box and we still have people that choose to not abide by this.

“Every time it is emptied, our officers have to take out needles, liquids, blister packs, bags, and more.

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Regional news
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