The Blanchard River Watershed has received word that the U.S. EPA in Chicago has given their final approval to the nine element non-point source implementation strategy plan (NPS-IS Plan) written for the Marsh Run-Little Riley Creek watershed in Allen County, according to Phil Martin, director of the watershed.
The EPA requires that there be an approved NPS-IS Plan written for each 12-digit HUC watershed before that watershed can receive federal funding. There are 30 HUC-12 watersheds in the Blanchard River Watershed.
West Elm Street between Rosenberger Drive and Spring Street is now a one-lane street due to water main installation.
The project has two phases.
• Water work phase
October to December –
• Installation of an 8-inch water main, creek crossing, new service lines, new meter settings where required and new fire hydrants.
• Trenches from work performed will be temporarily paved, road is planned to be closed during construction, maintained for local traffic.
Bluffton's 14th annual fall festival was a big hit and the weather cooperated, making it a fun day for families to visit Bluffton.
Events took place at Maple Crest, Mennonite Home, downtown, Swiss Community Historical homestead, Bluffton Hospital and Bluffton Family Recreation.
Here are several photos of the day shared with Icon viewers by Jamie Nygaard. Photos show activities at Mennonite Home, Swiss homestead and Bluffton Hospital.
The largest group of visitors to Bluffton this year, flew in, stayed for two weeks and, without a word flew out – in the direction of Mexico.
The visitors were hundreds of Monarch butterflies. Residents of North Dixie Highway appreciated their visit.
The butterflies’ attraction to Bluffton is a cover crop of purple clover that surfaces after the wheat harvest. This isn’t the first time the Monarchs roosted here.
Kaye Phillips provided the Icon with some photos and the following account of the Monarchs:
As the 2019 Medicare open enrollment period approaches, Jillian Froment, Director of the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) is encouraging those on Medicare to review their drug and health insurance coverage options and select a plan that fits their needs and budget.
The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP), a division of ODI, will host Medicare Check-Up Day events throughout the state to help consumers compare and select the best plan that meets their unique needs.
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2019 runs from October 15 through December 7.
