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You may view this year's student juried art show from home

53rd annual Bluffton University art exhibition will be virtual
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2021 - 1:13pm

Bluffton University to host 53rd annual student juried exhibition virtually

The Bluffton University art department will present its 53rd Juried Student Exhibition from Tuesday, April 20, to Sunday, May 9, in the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center.

The exhibition is open to students, faculty and staff. The public can view the work virtually atwww.bluffton.edu/artgallery starting Sunday, April 25.

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Bluffton University
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Forgotten Bluffton: When did the telephone arrive here?

The switchboard was on the second floor of the Twisted Whisk Cafe building
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 18, 2021 - 12:50pm

When did the telephone arrive in Bluffton?

According to accounts in early issues of the Bluffton News, on Aug. 22, 1898, Bluffton’s council granted John Amstutz the right to construct a telephone and telegraph "plant" in Bluffton.

Amstutz was granted this free of charge, and also granted the use of all but a few of the posts and poles used in operating the town’s new light system.

The telephone rates were to be uniform, not exceeding $30 per year for business houses, firms and offices, nor $18 per year for private residences.

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Norman Rex was former Ada mayor and council member

Retired dean of engineering technologies at Rhodes State College • Active in countless Ada community events
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 17, 2021 - 2:24pm

Norman J. Rex, 86, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:55 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital, Marysville.

He was born on June 27, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dick O. and Margaret (Johnston) Rex. On Oct. 7, 1956, Norman married Kay Maxson and she survives in Ada. They were coming up on their 65th wedding anniversary.

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Obituaries
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When to go to a Primary Care Office vs Urgent Care Center vs Emergency Department

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on April 17, 2021 - 6:00am

Health care needs occur at all hours of the day and night. This article is meant to provide helpful information that can be used when determining if you should schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or need more immediate care by choosing a nearby urgent care or hospital emergency department. 

Primary Care Offices: Patients are provided with ongoing medical needs, the ability for continuation of care and treatment options. Patients who seek care at their doctor’s office will need to call and schedule an appointment based on available openings.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Your Mother's Day gift problem solved

Bluffton Bread Co. taking orders for speciality breads
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2021 - 1:59pm

Bluffton Bread Company is back for Mother’s Day. Online orders for Mother’s Day will open on Sunday, April 25, through a new shopping cart system at www.bluffton.edu/blufftonbread.

Available flavors include Lemon Blueberry, a specialty bread that features the traditional flavor of pound cake, updated with a modern twist, and the always popular Asiago Cheddar.

Online orders can either be shipped 2-day priority or picked up in Bluffton. Pickup details will be sent after the order is completed.

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Bluffton University
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It's all about location

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2021 - 1:27pm

The Icon is not aware if this downy woodpecker couple applied for a village building permit. Over the series of three days, the male and female successfully found their dream house location and then worked on it, both drilling and removing sawdust until it was completed. The new residence is in the front lawn of 226 Grove St.

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