MEDIA RELEASE__The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio yesterday endorsed a consent decree entered between the United States and the owner of R & R Chinchilla Inc. to surrender over 300 remaining chinchillas at a breeding facility in Jenera, Ohio. The court order follows R & R Chinchilla’s voluntary surrender of roughly 800 additional chinchillas to animal welfare organizations pursuant to a modified temporary restraining order.
FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton High School volleyball standouts Taylin Goldman and Karlie Lora have received District 8 honors, based on voting by district coaches.
Karlie - 2nd Team and Senior All Star
Taylin - 3rd Team
Taylin was recognized at the Sunday evening banquet.
Pirate Coach Kevin King will be coach Karlie in her Senior All Star Match at 7 p.m. on November 18 at Coldwater High School.
The Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon will be on "pause" for Veterans Day, November 11. Breaking news, including sports and obituaries, will be posted. Send tips, media releases and advertising inquiries 24/7 to [email protected].
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton American Legion Post 382 is inviting area veterans to attend the following programs on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11.
1:00 p.m. - Mennonite Memorial Home Chapel, 410 W. Elm St.
2:30 p.m. - Patio room at Maple Crest Senior Living Village, 700 Maple Crest Ct.
Post 392 meets at 7:30 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Mondays, at 405 N. Spring St.
UPDATED__James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, passed away on November 9, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Jim was born October 8, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Marilyn (Cunningham) Harrod, who preceded him in death.
