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A short history of Santa Claus in Bluffton, Ohio

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• Several additional Bluffton
Santa photos below -
Historians are generally quiet about actual Santa Claus sighting in Bluffton.

Credible sightings are as arguable as what the cat saw when it crossed the desert. (see footnote)

The following evidence is for viewer consideration.

Here's some of the Christmas memories from my youth; what are your's?

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No question about it.

My memories of the best Christmas ever come in a package wrapped from stores
located in the Lima public square.

I know. It’s sounds impossible to viewers born after Neil A. walked on the moon;
but it’s true.

There was nothing...nothing like going to Lima and shopping downtown for
Christmas in the 1950s.

Take a evening cruise through town this weekend

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Four Bluffton families can claim the best holiday lighting decorations in 2017.

• First Place and a prize of $200 goes to Paul and Vicki Gesler of 347 Sycamore Ct.

• Second Place and a prize of $150 goes to Dave and Jenny Roby of 431 Cherry St.

• Third Place and a prize of $75 goes to Mark and Debbie Dulle of 423 Ethan Circle.

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The South Gate Lanes mixed doubles Saturday night bowling league is collecting for the Bluffton food pantry on Saturday, Dec. 23, according to bowlers in that league.

They invite Icon views to stop at the bowling alley and provide additional donations.

 

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects.

Bridge Maintenance Project

ODOT is proposing the following routine maintenance activities on bridges and culverts in Allen County:

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The following impacts to traffic related to the reconstruction and widening of Interstate 75 through Findlay and Hancock County are occurring or scheduled to occur in the coming weeks:

Dates to Note: (Dates reflect a one-day delay due to weather from the original schedule.)

Dec. 18 – Traffic will be affected overnight in the southbound direction during preparations for removal of contraflow lane, all Findlay exits closed (details below).

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