Bluffton residents have a lot ot say about traffic safety priorities. The Icon's July 2026 poll asked readers to select up to three areas of interest or to write in their own topic.
The top three opportunities for improvement were 1) School pick-up and drop-off zones, 2) Awareness of stop signs at County Line and Jefferson St. and 3) Slow down e-scooters and e-bikes.
Over 12 years, the Bluffton American Legion Post has raised more than $80,000 to support local nonprofit organizations. This past week, the veterans' group held a ceremony to present 2026 funds to 12 recipients with the following representatives:
Pick up a clue sheet at the Bluffton Farmers Market 10 a.m.-noon or Bluffton Presbyterian Church noon-1:00. Return your sheet to claim a prize!
MEDIA RELEASE__Identify downtown Bluffton buildings by business or address to compete in the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society scavenger hunt on Saturday, August 8!
By Logan Maag, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
As athletes head back to the field for fall sports, summer temperatures often remain at their peak. Whether you're preparing for football, soccer, cross-country, golf, marching band or other outdoor activities, exercising in hot, humid conditions places extra stress on the body. Without proper preparation, athletes are at greater risk for dehydration, heat-related illness and injury.
MEDIA RELEASE__Tri-County Family Assembly of God of Bluffton will be celebrating 35 years (1991-2026) and Pastor Rev. Terry D. Hunt's 50 years of ministry on August 23.
The celebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. at 835 North Main. The guest speaker is Dr. Mark Elliott, veteran pastor, author, speaker and entrepreneur.
FINDLAY__The Bluffton High School golf team finished 10th out of 11 teams in the tough Liberty-Benton Invitational at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Findlay on Friday, August 7.
Van Buren won the tournament with 319 strokes, with the Pirates 48 shots off their pace.
Host Liberty-Benton came in second just three strokes behind Van Buren at 322, followed by Sylvania Southview (324), Upper Sandusky (334), Allen East (337) and Bellevue (340).
FROM FACEBOOK__We have 5 months remaining in our year-long America 250 celebrations we're leading. More details for each event will be posted soon! Hope you can join us for loads of fun and celebration!
