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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The best laid plans are subject to weather and whimsy. Bluffton’s 4th of July celebrations dodged both.

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TAKE THE TRAFFIC SAFETY POLL

What's your take on traffic safety in the Village of Bluffton? The July 2026 Bluffton Icon poll has six polling options and the opportunity to add your own item.

At the end of July, we'll share the results!

Have ideas for future polls? Email [email protected].

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6:00 p.m. at the 1899 Depot, 405 N. Spring St.

Declaration of Independence Transcript

The Declaration of Independence was first read in public on July 8, 1776. On July 8, 2026, organizations across the country, including the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society, will host a simultaneous reading of this foundational American document.

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Marilyn Sue Schiffer-Kline was a teacher and school administrator

  • / July 6, 2026

Marilyn Schiffer Kline born July 17, 1937 and passed June 29, 2026.  Born to the late J. Max and Alice (Nemire) Crawfis.  She was the wife of Jerry Schiffer, who also preceded her in death, and Jerry Kline.  

Machelle "Shelly" A. Wright worked for Anderson Family Dentist

  • / July 5, 2026

Machelle "Shelly" A. Wright, 65, passed away July 2, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Shelly was born June 3, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth and Shelba (Sakemiller) Crow. She later married Kevin Wright who survives. 

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Historical

  • / December 18, 2016

A busy day at the Bluffton swimming pool

The Iconic Photo Gallery

Obituaries

  • / July 6, 2026

Marilyn Sue Schiffer-Kline was a teacher and school administrator

Sports

  • / July 1, 2026

WOAL League Champs in Kenton July 10 and 11