All Bluffton Icon News

AdaIcon.com: Spring events at ONU Observatory begin February 15

Five free public events at the ONU Observatory will be hosted during the Spring 2026 semester. Dr. Jason Pinkney posts information about the events at https://jpastro.net/astro/publicevents.html

Bowlus, Downey, Verb big winners

By Cort Reynolds

NORTH ROBINSON__The Bluffton High School boys and girls swim teams each finished a strong second at the North Central Ohio Swim League championship meet on Saturday, January 24.

Meet host Colonel Crawford swept to both the boys and girls team titles. It was the 10th consecutive league crown won by the Eagle girls swim team.

PHOTOS Bluffton Icon

Village crews handle big snow removal job during Winter Storm Fern

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The January 26 regular meeting drew a big audience for the special recognition of two Bluffton EMS crew members and the appointment of a new Bluffton Council member.

FROM FACEBOOK_Bluffton Soccer Club is inviting community members to become certified soccer referees this season by attending a certification class.

Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m. - noon

St. John Bible Church
15988 Road 4, Pandora, OH 45877

Certification: nwosoa.org

MEDIA RELEASE__Chaplain Gary Dipnarine of Bluffton American Legion Post 382 has announced that the post will observe the Sacrifice of Four Armed Forces Chaplains during World War II, during the Sunday, February 1, worship service at the Bluffton First Methodist Church, 116 Church St.

The public is welcome to attend the service, which begins at 10:30 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend and will meet at 10:15 a.m. in winter dress.

Michael "Mike" R. Powell, 73, passed away January 25, 2026, at the Meadows of Ottawa. 

Mike was born on November 24, 1952, in Bluffton to Raymond and Jean Ann (Klinger) Powell, who preceded him in death. On December 2, 1972, he married Beverly (Stephens) Powell, who survives. 

Pages