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2026 Porch Fest preview: Tea Set, 50 for America's 250 and A.W.O.L.

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/ Jul 13, 2026

Images from Facebook / By Marlena Ballinger

Local and regional performers are preparing for Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. This worldwide movement encourages people to spend the day outdoors, visiting with neighbors while playing or listening to music.

There will be 29 acts performing in Bluffton neighborhoods. For a complete lineup and a map of where the bands will be playing, visit the event Facebook page.

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Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships

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/ Jul 13, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon owner-editor

Covering township meetings has languished at the top of my to-do list for several years. I am always ready to talk with individuals who are interested and available to work as freelance reporters for local public meetings.

To fill the reporter gap, I am looking for individuals who would like to attend monthly township trustee meetings and record the audio on a cell phone. The Icons cover Liberty Township in Hardin County, Orange Township in Hancock County and Richland Township in Allen County.

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2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9

Regional news

/ Jul 13, 2026

The State of Ohio's sales tax holiday will take place from 12:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026.

The following items qualify for the sales tax exemption during the three-day holiday:

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July 16 Food Truck Night and Music at the Gazebo

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/ July 13, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Join the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 16 from 4:00–8:00 p.m. on Church Street during Music at the Gazebo for an evening of great food, live music and community fun!

ODOT detour routes traffic through Pandora

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/ July 13, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Two road closures near the same intersection will impact traffic in and near Pandora:

SR 65 between Road M and Road 10-K (6.22 MM) will close Monday, July 13, for approximately 5 days for a culvert replacement. County Road M will remain open.