The Bluffton Historical Society has announced that it will meet at 7:00 p.m.on Wednesday, August 6--not the usual second Wednesday of the month--in order to prepare for the August 9 Bluffton History Day event.
MEDIA RELEASE__On August 4, Apollo Career Center announced a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year.
Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price and paid student meals.
The following 13 land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District in July 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.
ADDRESS - FROM/TO - SALE DATE - PRICE - LAND USE
BEAVERDAM RESIDENTIAL
301 Lima St - Nowlan, Matthew T & Sara L to Nowlan, Yvonne & Thomas J - 7/8/2025 - $60,000 - Single Family Dwlg Unplat
Join the 2025 Soil Health and Water Management Field Day held at The Ohio State University at Lima.
Regenerative agriculture with the help of no-till, cover crops and water management technology and conservation practices will be the focus of a field day at The Ohio State University at Lima's Regenerative Agriculture Farm.
DATE August 28, 2025
TIME 8:30-4:00 p.m.
LOCATION The Ohio State University at Lima, 4240 Campus Dr, Lima, OH 45804, Galvin Hall
REGISTRATION COST $25.00
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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.
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.
