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12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11

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/ Jul 10, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Join the Bluffton Lions Club for the 12th Annual Ride to Remember on Saturday, July 11 This year’s event offers both an in-person ride and a flexible option to ride on your own time at any location.

The in-person ride takes cyclists through the Village of Bluffton, Ohio, and the scenic surrounding countryside, with routes passing through Gilboa, Pandora, Ottawa, Rawson, and other nearby towns.

Park and check in at a new starting location, the Bluffton University Sommer Center on Rosenberger Drive, Bluffton.

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Bluffton Sardines 3rd at WOAL swim meet after day 1

Sports

/ Jul 10, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON__The defending champion Bluffton Sardines summer swim team stood third overall at the annual eight-team West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet in Kenton after day one on Friday, July 10.

The Sardine boys and girls compiled 947 points on the first day, trailing only first-place Findlay (1,316) and Westside (1,284.5).

The Bluffton boys stand third with 540 points after day one. The Westside boys lead with 797 points, with Findlay second at 601.5.

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Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)

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/ Jul 10, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor

Do you ever kick yourself for not knowing (or sharing information) about a Bluffton area event? Keep the Icon's community calendar in mind for day to day planning, as well as for promoting events and opportunities in the village and nearby locations.

Here's a quick video demonstration on how to get to and navigate the calendar.

Bluffton, Ohio community calendar demonstration

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Outbreak notice for Cyclospora

Health

/ July 11, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__Ohio health department are issuing an outbreak notice for Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause an intestinal infection. Cases are on the rise in our area, according to Allen, Hardin and Hancock county agencies.