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Jarrett awarded James W. White Award for financial aid work at Bluffton University

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Jarrett awarded James W. White Award for financial aid work at Bluffton University

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Jayme Jarrett, director of financial aid, was awarded the James W. White Award for her work in Financial Aid at Bluffton University.See the Story

Janet A. Messinger worked at Bluffton Dari Freeze

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Janet A. Messinger worked at Bluffton Dari Freeze

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Janet A. Messinger, 93, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. Janet was born March 13, 1932 in Kalida, Ohio to Floyd and Fanny (Basinger) Stover, who preceded her in death. Her sisters, Betty Baxter, Annabelle “Annie” Ropp and her best friend and dog, Tippie also preceded her in death.Section: Obituaries Read Article

Bluffton swimmers sweep Shawnee, Ada

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Bluffton swimmers sweep Shawnee, Ada

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By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON__ The Bluffton Sardines summer swim team hosted and won a West Ohio Aquatic League triangular meet with Ada and Shawnee on Monday evening, June 30. The host Sardines won the boys meet decisively. They dunked Shawnee 382-96 and drowned the Ada boys, 328-151. The Gator males beat Shawnee, 243.5 to 144.5. The Bluffton girls defeated Shawnee Tides, 293-211. Shawnee then beat the Ada females, 312-115.5. The Sardine girls ham…Read Article

Recap of June 23 Bluffton Council Meeting

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By Paula Pyzik Scott The June 23 meeting of the Bluffton Council included no legislation and brought councilors up to date on committee and administration activity. Of special note was the closure of the Village shuffleboard courts to the general public due to vandalism and a request by Mayor Rich Johnson that residents using the brush dump drive close to the pile before unloading. The meeting agenda and packet are HERE.Section: Public MeetingsKelowna · Kelowna See the Story

Icons cover breaking news, sports, obituaries during Summer Break week

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Thoughts on the death of a friend and BHS Pirate “50-year-athlete”

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By Fred Steiner Bluffton Icon founder Seems like several football season ago, I stood on a September Harmon Field Friday night sideline. During a timeout, the focus of the group surrounding me quite naturally turned to a peculiar discussion: Ranking the greatest Pirate football players to sink their cleats into the 100-yard-lawn where we stood. Can’t recall the exact group, maybe Bob Badertscher, Owen Ziessler, John Schmutz, Jake Basinger, cert…Bluffton, Ohio · Bluffton Read Article

'60s Survivors Band plays fifth annual free concert

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JUNE 27 MEDIA RELEASE__The fifth annual free concert by The '60s Survivors Band will be held at the Presbyterian Church Gazebo on Thursday, July 17 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The community is invited to "BYO: Lawn chairs, beverages and smiles." Smokestack Traditional BBQ and Bluffton Baking Co. will begin serving at 5:30 p.m. "Fun Music From The '60s Decade" is sponsored bySection: EventsBluffton, Ohio · Bluffton Read Article

Bluffton Lions to bring all-abilities playground to new Legacy Park

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CLICK gallery to enlarge and view at your own pace Service club partners with Village of Bluffton and Bluffton Soccer Club By Paula Pyzik Scott Legacy Park, a new youth soccer facility under development on Snider Rd., has been designed to consolidate U8-U12 team activities in one location. But soccer players aren't the only ones who will benefit from the park. The park will provide additional facilities for the enjoyment and comfort of all durin…Bluffton, Ohio · Bluffton Read Article

Bluffton safety services respond to multi-vehicle accidents on I-75

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Mayor Johnson issues thank you to first responders MEDIA RELEASE JUNE 26__Bluffton EMS Chief Noah Babcock wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to the exceptional teams from Bluffton Fire Department, Bluffton Police Department, Beaverdam Fire and Rescue, Hanco EMS, and the State Highway Patrol for their invaluable assistance during a recent multi-vehicle accident.Section: Police/Fire/EMSMedia · Bluffton Read Article

Bluffton, Ohio ranks 4th in Ohio for bike network quality

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On July 18, People for Bikes announced their 2025 Best Places to Bike including a score of 72 and a ranking of 35th in the nation, 15th in the Midwest and 4th in Ohio.Living in BlufftonBluffton, Ohio · Bluffton Read Article

Bluffton University Named a 2025-2026 College of Distinction

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In a higher education landscape often dominated by rankings and test scores, Bluffton University has been recognized for a transformative undergraduate experience. For the 2025-2026 academic year, Bluffton University has been named a College of Distinction, a designation awarded to schools whose commitment to engaged, experiential education sets them apart. This recognition is based on Colleges of Distinction’s unique evaluating criteria known a…Education · Bluffton Read Article

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