You are here

Home

All Bluffton Icon News

Big Brother Big Sister benefit assists its Bluffton school program

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 6:35am

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Allen County has a benefit fund-raiser from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, at Buffalo Wild Wings, 2948 Allentown Road, Lima.

Persons who have dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. that evening have an opportunity to has 15 percent of all food purchases benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Bluffton schools are part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters outreach in Allen County, so the benefit assists the Bluffton community in that way.

Section: 
Events
»

Bluffton swim team potluck July 15; Icon has entire season results

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2010 - 6:10am

The Icon now has Bluffton Sardines swim team results for this summer. Click here for the entire season information.

The link provides information on all 2010 meet results plus individual records. The team will hold its season wrap-up potluck and awards event at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 15, at the Buckeye's large shelter house.

Section: 
Events
»

Interstate 7 or 5 (miles per hour)

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2010 - 8:52pm

Have you driven to Lima on Interstate 75 this week? If you are in a hurry, you might want to try an alternate route. The interstate is being paved. On Monday work involved the southbound lane between Blufton and Beaverdam. Southbound traffic was single-file and near snail pace. On Tuesday the northbound lane at the curve near Beaverdam was being paved. Here's a view of the traffic backlog.

»

Beaverdam Bunch 4-H preparing for Allen County fair

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2010 - 5:53pm

The Beaverdam Bunch met July 12. Recreation was lead by Elizabeth Fischbach and Pam Fischbach. Sarah Amstutz lead the group with the pledges. Role Call was given by Janice Althaus.

The Treasurer report was given by Andrea Spallinger. The Health Talk was given by Amelia Heslep. Reminders from the group were that the raffles need to be turned into Amanda Fischbach asap.

Section: 
Regional news
»

MD and RD

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2010 - 4:57pm

Who is MD? Who is RD? Are they a married couple? Married in 1930? Probably not. Just a thought. The Icon spotted this plate on Main Street.

Section: 
Regional news
»

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio celebrates 55 years on Sunday

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2010 - 8:34am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio will host an open house to celebrate its 55 years of mission to the community on Sunday, July 18, according to Laura Voth, chief executive officer.

The open house will be held in the Chapel at Mennonite Home and at Maple Crest from 2 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend either location. For more information call 419-358-1015.

Section: 
People
»

Pages