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Council okays special event permit for 2026 Bluffton Porch Fest

Public Meetings

/ Jul 15, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton Council has approved a public event permit for the August 29 Bluffton Porch Fest/Play Music on the Porch Day. This is the third annual event, which coordinates live music performances in neighborhood settings as part of an international celebration.

The first two Bluffton Porch Fest events did not apply for a permit, which officially provides Village permission to play amplified music. The permit also provides location and start and end time guidance for Bluffton Police officers responding to inquiries and complaints.

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Hoffman promoted to Pandora FNB Branch Manager

Business

/ Jul 15, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__First National Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Roseann Hoffman to Branch Manager of the Pandora branch. In her new role, Hoffman will oversee daily operations of the branch and continue serving the financial needs of individuals, families and businesses throughout the community.

With more than 20 years of banking experience, Hoffman brings a wealth of industry knowledge to her new position. She began her banking career in 2001 as a teller before advancing through several roles, including Asset Department Associate, Loan Processor, Agricultural Lending Assistant and Credit Administration Assistant.

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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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Sardines swim team preview week, July 20-24

Sports

/ July 15, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__See what it's like to be a Bluffton Sardine! If your child has passed level 3 swim lessons, you may sign them up for Sardines Preview Week, July 20-24, 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Bluffton Community Pool, 201 Snider Rd.

James "Jim" Lee Edinger worked as a millwright

Obituaries

/ July 15, 2026

James "Jim" Lee Edinger, 91, passed away July 13, 2026, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Jim was born on January 29, 1935, in Ohio, to the late Robert and Kathleen (Steele) Edinger. On March 24, 1956, he married D. Marie (Wilson) Edinger, who preceded him in death on December 10, 2003.