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.
FROM ODOT__State Route 103 (Main Street) between Cherry Street and Vine Street in the village of Bluffton will close on Thursday, Oct. 15, for approximately one day for parapet wall demolition.
Detour: SR 103/Bentley Road to I-75 to SR 103/Jefferson Street
MEDIA RELEASE__The Village of Bluffton Planning Commission will hold public hearings on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio, to consider the following matters:
1. Chestnut Lane Development – Amendment to Approved Plans
Bob Fett is requesting approval of an alteration to the previously approved plans for the Chestnut Lane development to allow the addition of one condominium unit at the end of the existing cul-de-sac.
