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The following articles for July 27-August 2, 2025 are BlufftonIcon.com items from "above the fold," the top two stories and feature photo for each day. These stories have also been highlighted on the Icon's Facebook and Instagram pages.
The Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main, will host the following events and activities during the week of August 4-9 For further details and dates, visit www.blufftonpubliclibrary.org/library-events/
The average Icon reader spends just a few minutes a day checking news for the Bluffton, Ohio area. But it sure adds up: In July 2025, the Bluffton Icon posted 94 news items in addition to Classified ads, Community Calendar items and advertising for local businesses.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Old Route 69 Brewery, restaurant and entertainment complex first announced in February 2022 has come to life at 120 E Buckeye Ave. in Ada. On August 1, the venue officially opened with celebrations including Ada and Hardin County chambers as well as state and local government representatives.
On Saturday, August 9 the Bluffton Historical Society (BOHS) will recall the days when the Bluffton Sportsmen's Club building at Buckeye Park was a depot for the Lake Erie and Western Railroad (at a former location). The event will take place from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at 405 N Spring St.
There will be displays of train artifacts and model trains, presentations and videos, activities for children, entertainment, food and two contests: the Reframing Bluffton History art contest and an "All Aboard!" calling contest (details below).
By Lauren Studer, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Carey Medical Center
Summer has arrived, bringing intense heat and other risks. Although it's a season to enjoy the outdoors, prioritizing wellness is crucial. Extreme heat exposure can lead to illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Plus, summer festivities heighten the importance of water, fireworks and food safety. By taking simple precautions, you can safely enjoy your summer activities without compromising your health.
To date, fewer candidates than seats in Bluffton Council race
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The filing deadline for nominating petitions by non-partisan candidates to appear on the November 4 General Election ballot in Ohio is 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2025 (90 days before the General Election).
Write-in candidates must file declarations of intent by 4:00 p.m. on August 25.
To become a candidate, individuals must collect the designated number of valid voter signatures on the form designated by the Secretary of State and pay a $30 fee.
AUGUST 1 MEDIA RELEASE__August 7 through 9 marks the 21st annual Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sales across the State of Ohio.
The historic Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental road for automobile travel in the United States, dedicated in 1913 and extending from New York City’s Times Square to San Francisco’s Lincoln Park. Combined, various routes across Ohio comprise over 400 miles today.
Past year’s sales have seen families, neighbors and groups of all kinds selling their wares from yards, porches, barns and garages; under tents and in open-air locations.
In case you missed it: Welcome to Issue 4 of Bluffton Icon Highlights, July 2025.
The following 20 articles have been selected for the July 2025 Bluffton Icon Highlights, which will be printed and distributed to the Bluffton Public Library, Bluffton Senior Center and Musselman Library at Bluffton University. Some 94 articles were published on the Icon in total during the month.
