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Bluffton Sardines finish 3rd at WOAL swim meet

Sports

/ Jul 12, 2026

Sardine boys just 2 points out of 2nd

By Cort Reynolds

KENTON – The defending champion Bluffton summer swim team finished a solid third overall at the annual two-day, eight-team West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet in Kenton on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11.

The Sardine boys and girls racked up 2,103.5 points to trail only overall league champion Findlay (2,674) and second-place Westside (2,593) in the combined team standings.

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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

/ Jul 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.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure and can last for several days to weeks.

Watery diarrhea
Stomach cramps
Nausea
Low-grade fever
Fatigue

If you have these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider or go to urgent care, and stay home while ill.

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What and where are LPR (Flock) cameras near Ada, Ohio?

Regional news

/ July 12, 2026

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Bluffton Police Department and Allen County Sheriff's Department replied to the Icon's inquiry that they do not use LPR (Flock) cameras.

By Paula Pyzik Scott