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Project is on the villlage proposed capital improvement project list

One success leads to another.

The success of the Augsburger Road pathway, separating vehicle traffic from pedestrians and bikers, keeps the momentum going.

After completing the pathway from Bentley to Maple Crest and Riverbend, the Bluffton pathway board turns its attention on Bentley Road, between Augburger-Elm and Grove Street.  

Logan Nussbaum, focuses on his music score during a rehearsal of the Bluffton school strings group. The group will perform at Friday's music booster barbecue. Watch for details on the Icon.

Funeral service is March 16 at St. John's UCC

Julia A. Gable, 97, died Feb. 2, 2017, at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. 

Julia was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Hancock County near Garner, Iowa, to the late Otto and Amelia (Katter) Schroer who preceded her in death. On Aug. 6, 1941, she married Rev. Vernon Oppermann and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1958.  She then married Karl Gable on Dec. 9, 1965 who preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2002.

Served 30 years on Bluffton fire department; retired as captain

Steven C. Swank, 55, died March 11, 2017 at Bluffton Hospital.  Steve was born Oct. 19, 1961 in Bluffton to the late Charles and Helen (Zuercher) Swank. 

Steve was a 1980 graduate of Bluffton High School.  He was the owner/operator of S & K Mower of Bluffton that he owned for 25 years before becoming a custodian at Allen East High School. 

He was a retired member of the Bluffton Fire Department after serving over 30 years where he had served as a captain.  Steve was a past member of the Bluffton Sportsman’s Club and the Sons of the American Legion. 

Thomas G. Clark, 59 of Noblesville, Indiana, and formerly of Bluffton, Ohio, died at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Dennis E. Boyd, 57, died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  He was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Killeen, Texas to James and Wilma (Sargent) Boyd who survive in Orient, Ohio. 

 Dennis was employed by General Dynamics for 35 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who truly enjoyed the outdoors.

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