Downtown Ada businesses are all dressed up in their seasonal finery for the November 20 Third Thursday event promoted by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce.
Participating businesses will have additional hours from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The Chamber invites you to "shop, stroll and give thanks!"
MEDIA RELEASE__The beloved Blaze of Lights event is ready to illuminate Bluffton with holiday cheer once more. Organized by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Village of Bluffton, this year's celebration is set to provide a full day of festive activities on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday - Shop Local All Day!
Start your day by supporting Bluffton’s local businesses. Discover unique gifts and enjoy special deals as you shop small, reinforcing the community ties and getting into the holiday spirit.
Event Highlights:
4:00 p.m. - Vine Street Food Trucks: Indulge in a variety of flavorful options from local food trucks stationed on Vine Street, offering a delicious bite to delight every palate.
BLUFFTON, OH – Bluffton University welcomed alumnus Eric Frey Martin '08, director of constituent engagement for Mennonite Mission Network, as the featured speaker for the Nov. 5 Forum presentation, "Moving at the Speed of Love: Finding Purpose in Mission and Service."
Frey Martin invited students to slow down and rediscover meaning through curiosity, patience and service.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has announced the launch of a Pre-Occupational Therapy (Pre-OT) major, expanding its offerings in the health sciences to prepare students for careers dedicated to helping individuals live independently and meaningfully.
The Icons have new opportunities for local creators of audio and video content about the Bluffton community. Organizations and individuals can now share videos via YouTube links or provide audio and video files as part of media releases.
The Icon is also looking for content creators to take video assignments or provide podcasts about the Bluffton, Ohio area.
The Icon has new formats for displaying video and audio clips within the news page, allowing us to highlight them more effectively.
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Elaine K. Marquart, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Elaine was born February 2, 1942 in Benton Ridge to the late Kurt and Ruth (Oman) Radabaugh. On June 16, 1990 she married Jay Marquart.
Elaine was a 1960 graduate of Liberty-Benton High School and worked as a computer programmer, a preschool teacher at Bluffton Community Preschool and as a medical records clerk at Dr. Hotmire's office in Bluffton.
