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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is seeking public comments regarding:

U.S. 30 resurfacing – ODOT is proposing to resurface the roadway on U.S. 30 in Hancock County from the State Route 235 interchange (approximately three miles north of the village of Ada) to the railroad bridge just east of the U.S. 68 interchange (approximately 0.25 miles south of the community of Williamstown).

Janet Brechbill, 68, passed away December 19, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.  Janet was born December 12, 1953 in Bluffton to the late Richard and JoAnn (Battles) Westall.  On February 2, 1974 she married David Brechbill who survives.

By Guy Verhoff

We don't know about dark of night, but neither rain nor snow has kept Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer from reporting local weather for Icon readers.

Here's the December 20, 2021 report. Thanks, Guy!

Is donating blood part of your holiday plans? The American Red Cross has rated blood supply levels as dangerously low.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Bluffton First United Methodist Church, 116 Church Street, from 12-6 p.m. on Thursday, December 30.

Appointments are required to donate blood. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter fumcbluff to find available appointments.

The Icon's editor found this message on Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District's Facebook page:

"It's the hectic week before Christmas. Are you feeling overwhelmed? One of the BEST stress relievers is taking a walk! With the mild temperatures and sunny skies predicted this week, take a walk at any of the Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks.

Bluffton Elementary school students have decorated Community Markets, 154 Vance St., with reindeer, lanterns, gingerbread houses, and ornaments. Look up! 

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