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08/17/2021 Update: This event has been cancelled.

G. Louise Drury, 99, of Sebring, Florida and formerly of Bluffton passed away July 23, 2021 at her residence in Sebring, Florida. Louise was born December 30, 1921 in Burnet, Texas to the late Lester and Ethel (Ruggley) Durck. On May 21, 1938 she married Jason Lyle Drury who preceded her in death on June 26, 1999.

Louise was a homemaker and also had worked at Ward's Department Store in Lima. She was a member of the Sebring Church of the Nazarene in Sebring, Florida. Louise enjoyed crocheting, knitting and painting.

A Celebration of Life for Doris E. Palte will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at her son, Steve Palte's residence, 7905 N. Phillips Road, Bluffton.

Doris passed away April 27, 2020. Arrangements were entrusted with Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Bluffton's newest business, Bluffton Lantern Nutrition, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday. The business is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Watch the Icon for additional details coming soon. (Photo courtesy of Bluffton Lantern Nutrition)

U.S. 30 west of the Interstate 75 interchange will have lane restrictions and road closures for a project to construct a Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at Thayer Road, and cul-de-sacs at Cool Road and Mayberry Road.

Thayer Road, Mayberry Road, and Cool Road at U.S. 30 will close August 2 for approximately 45 days.

Upon completion of the project, access to U.S. 30 at Cool Road and the southern leg of Mayberry Road will be removed.

Alexandra Besecker of Bluffton, OH excelled during the Spring 2021 semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5 to earn a spot on the Dean's List.

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