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2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio

Events

/ Aug 10, 2026

By Marlena Ballinger / PHOTOS from Facebook

This is a preview of bands and musicians Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, and the Szabo Trio, which are scheduled to play during Bluffton's Play Music on the Porch Day (a.k.a. PorchFest) on August 29. The event is part of a worldwide movement featuring live music performances in neighborhood settings.

This is the third year for the event locally, with 30 bands signed up to perform in and around Bluffton. A performance map and schedule is attached above (CLICK to enlarge).

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School zone pickup and drop off tops safety poll responses

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/ Aug 09, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton residents have a lot ot say about traffic safety priorities. The Icon's July 2026 poll asked readers to select up to three areas of interest or to write in their own topic.

The top three opportunities for improvement were 1) School pick-up and drop-off zones, 2) Awareness of stop signs at County Line and Jefferson St. and 3) Slow down e-scooters and e-bikes.

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Weekend Doctor: Fall sports in the summer heat

Health

/ Aug 08, 2026

By Logan Maag, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

As athletes head back to the field for fall sports, summer temperatures often remain at their peak. Whether you're preparing for football, soccer, cross-country, golf, marching band or other outdoor activities, exercising in hot, humid conditions places extra stress on the body. Without proper preparation, athletes are at greater risk for dehydration, heat-related illness and injury.

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Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13

Bluffton Public Library

/ August 10, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thu., Aug. 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.

Chair massages offered at the Senior Center

Living in Bluffton

/ August 10, 2026

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_On Monday, August 17, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., Hailey Ballinger of Hailey's Massage and Wellness will be offering chair massages at the Senior Center.

Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day

Living in Bluffton

/ August 10, 2026

FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_On Monday, August 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., the Bluffton Senior Center will host a spa day. Sunrise of Findlay will sponsor the day, where participants can enjoy having their fingernails done, a light snack, and fun time with friends.