The Village of Bluffton has issued the following community message regarding 2026 fall leaf pickup:
Traditional leaf pickup is scheduled to begin the last week of October (26-30). Until then, or until further notice, do not place leaves at the curb unless they are in biodegradable bags.
FROM BPL UPDATES__Teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to meet up with friends after school at the Bluffton Public Library to watch a movie. Students will meet downstairs in the large activity room, starting at 3:30 p.m. Movies will be played on Monday, October 19 and November 16.
With popcorn provided, the October movie rhymes with Bogus Focus and is rated PG.
Ryan Dunlap, the elementary PE teacher at Bluffton Schools, has been awarded the Ohio School Boards Association's Northwest Region Humanitarian Award. Bluffton School Board member Jeremy Scoles explains, "This prestigious award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the ethics of kindness, benevolence and sympathy in their schools and communities."
The presentation took place at North Baltimore High School on October 8.
FROM FACEBOOK__Allen County Childrens Services recently received 80 baby quilts from the Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters. The agency notes, "This will provide every baby involved with our agency a quilt for this winter, and we will have enough for any baby who becomes involved with us for the next year. Thank you so much."
CONVOY__The visiting Bluffton High School football team dominated Crestview 49-12 in a Northwest Conference contest Friday, Oct. 9.
The Pirates raced to a 34-6 halftime lead and cruised to a bounce-back win after suffering their first loss the previous week in a heartbreaker to LCC.
The Pirates improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the NWC after the decisive road win.
It’s my fifth anniversary as editor-owner of the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon. Now in my sixth decade of life and my fourth decade of Ada-Bluffton residency, I’m working to make sure the Icons survive me and maintain local focus, content creation and ownership--and stay free.
By Michael Denike, DO
Heart & Vascular Specialists of Northwest Ohio
When your heart isn’t functioning at its best, your whole body feels the effects, which is why taking care of your heart health is a vital part of maintaining your overall health. While you cannot control every risk factor, understanding four key health measurements can help you recognize potential concerns and make changes before problems such as heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes develop.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Scarecrows are back in town! It's time for our community to vote for their favorite scarecrow. Cast votes here.
You'll find scarecrows attached to lampposts, hanging in storefront windows, and near business entrances along downtown Main Street.
This annual event is hosted by Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber would like to thank all participating businesses for taking part and decorating downtown for the Fall season.
