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Chrissy Lugibihl updates chamber members on it relocation plan to the glove factory

Architect's drawing of glove factory building front, following renovation, is at the bottom of this story -

“Would I purchase the item that I am donating?”

That’s a question Chrissy Lugibihl, manager of Et Cetera Shop, posed to Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce members during Friday’s chamber breakfast.

The question answered a question from the audience: “How do you decided which donated items are re-sellable and which one are not?”

I shopped at The Dough Hook...and purchased some Bluffton chamber gift certificates

In the spirit of this year’s Blaze of Lights, the Icon offers viewers a daily local gift idea based upon the 12 Days of Christmas theme. There’s no need to shop out of town or on the internet for Christmas gifts this year.

On the fourth day of Christmas I shopped at...

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St.
Here you'll find all sorts of Christmas gifts, including gift cards, meat packages, cases of canned meat, candy and cookie baking kits.

And then I purchased some Blufton chamber gift certificates.

Throughout the past year, Allen County MOVESafe has been working to educate the community on how motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians can share the road safely, according to Shelly Miller, health educator, Allen County.

A media campaign took place during the spring and summer and some educational materials have been distributed throughout the community, along with some bike lights and other safety materials. 

Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center is set to perform its first Linx surgery, a minimally-invasive procedure that brings permanent relief to patients with acid reflux. 

A flexible quarter-sized device, Linx is currently the only medical device approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Surgeon Jason Bowersock, MD, will implant the device during a Monday procedure.

Interstate 75 northbound shift to three lanes in Findlay

A traffic shift on Interstate 75 northbound between U.S. 224 and county Road 99, Findlay, to three lanes was delayed this morning due to weather.

Crews had planned to shift I-75 northbound, just prior to the U.S. 224 interchange, over to the new three lanes on the northbound side this morning. The shift was dependent upon the placement of pavement markings, which could not occur due to rain overnight.

The switch is anticipated to occur next week if suitable weather exists.

Check out Bluffton University bookstore and Scoreboard on Main Street

In the spirit of this year’s Blaze of Lights, the Icon offers viewers a daily local gift idea based upon the 12 Days of Christmas theme. There’s no need to shop out of town or on the internet for Christmas gifts this year.

On the first day of Christmas:

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