Work continues in the former parking area on the north side of Bluffton Hospital with Charles Construction preparing footers this week.
The two-story construction is beginning to take shape as concrete blocks are continued to be laid this week. The first floor of this building will be the new Emergency Department and the second floor will be occupied by physician clinics.
A Back-to-School Carnival will be held on the soccer field at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Saturday Aug. 14 from 1-4 p.m. There will be games, a bounce-house, candy, prizes, food and fun for all ages. Everything is free and everyone is welcome! More information is at trinitylutheran-jenera.org
Wonder how many drivers in the Allen County seat have attempted to obtain this plate? First come, first served. The Icon spotted this on Main Street on Saturday.
Here's the latest postage stamp soon to be available from the Bluffton post office. On Aug. 12, the U.S. Postal Service will pay tribute to Winslow Homer, an American artist honoring his works with the issuance of a commemorative stamp.
The stamp, which is the ninth in the American Treasures series, features Boys in a Pasture, an 1874 oil-on-canvas painting by Homer.
The Beaverdam-Richland Fire and Rescue Department will be holding its 56th annual festival from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14, at the fire station in Beaverdam.
This is the department's annual fundraiser. Proceeds go toward upgrading equipment and vehicles that the department and community rely on.
Due to the charitable donations of several local businesses there will be free rides for children.
Also, there will be homemade food and a live band, raffle tickets, Bingo and other fun activities for family entertainment.
