FROM FACEBOOK__Starting on June 15, the Village of Beaverdam will begin doing repairs at the water treatment plant that will ensure safe potable water for many years in the future. We expect these repairs to be completed within 15 to 20 days, weather permitting
We will be working on the treatment system that reduces sulfur and Iron concentrations (naturally occurring in groundwater).
It is not expected, but residents may notice a slight odor or discoloration in the water caused by the necessary repairs and improvements.
Nationwide simultaneous reading includes Bluffton event
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton's America 250 coordinators and the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society will host a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at the 1899 Depot at Buckeye Park, 405 N. Spring St.
Police Chief Ryan Burkholder has issued the Bluffton Police Department activity summary for May 2026. With 630 total calls for service, the department conducted 29traffic stops and responded to 11 criminal complaints, including 1 driving under suspension, 1 fraud, 1 juvenile offense, 1 menacing, 1 motor vehicle theft, 1 protection order violation, 1 robbery, 1 sex offense, 1 theft and 1 warrant.
Bluffton resident Ron Lora is a retired history professor, past president of the Swiss Community Historical Society and member of the Bluffton University Sports Hall of Fame. We are pleased to begin providing his monthly guest column in the Bluffton and Ada Icons.
By Ron Lora
F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway, two of the best American authors of the twentieth century, engaged in an intriguing exchange on rich people: “Let me tell you about the very rich. The rich are different from you and me,” wrote Fitzgerald. “Yes,” Hemingway replied, “They have more money.” That repartee didn’t actually occur face-to-face, but grew out of words they had written. Both had a point, but Hemingway is thought to have won the exchange.
By Taryn Sandei, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
The term splitting headache is often used to refer to a more severe headache. There can be various types of headaches with varying levels of discomfort or pain. Primary headaches can include migraines, tension and cluster headaches. Other headaches can fit into the classification of secondary headaches and include sinus and medication overuse headaches.
Pamela Ann Bricker, 78, passed away on June 9, 2026, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Pam was born on August 3, 1947, in Crestline, Ohio, to the late Paul and Alyce (Fike) Morton. On June 16, 1968, she married Jay Bricker, who preceded her in death on April 23, 2017.
46 sales across the Village of Bluffton; coordinated with Festival of Wheels and America 250 Drone Show
MEDIA RELEASE__Bargain hunters, treasure seekers and visitors alike are invited to experience the Bluffton Community Garage Sales, taking place June 18-20 throughout Bluffton. List of sales.
This year's event features 46 registered garage sales, offering shoppers three days to explore neighborhoods, discover unique finds, and uncover hidden treasures at locations throughout the community. From antiques and collectibles to household items, children's toys, clothing, and more, the Bluffton Community Garage Sales provide something for every shopper.
A section of W. Elm St. is now open and improved with curb replacements and the addition of a tree lawn. Reporting to the council on the project, Assistant Village Administrator Bryan Lloyd said that the Village will now coordinate property owners' payments, which may be made now or over 10 years.
Preventing injuries to children riding in cars was on the agenda of Police Chief Ryan Burkholder at the June 8 meeting of the Village of Bluffton council. Burkholder shared a Safe Kids Worldwide brochure in the council packet and reminded listeners of the importance of buying and installing the right car seat for children.
