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The Village of Bluffton and GROB Systems of Bluffton are seeking groups and individuals who would like to be part of a Twin Town relationship with Mindelheim, Germany. A Zoom call in June is being scheduled to explore opportunities and interests. For more information, contact Joe Sehlhorst, Village Council and Cultural Affairs Chair at 419-302-7975 or [email protected].

MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, June 14, the Swiss Community Historical Society will host a blacksmithing demonstration by Keith Sommer, SCHS curator. This is the first of three Second Saturday events to be held at the homestead in 2025.

Blacksmithing was a once-common task at the Schumacher Homestead. Sommer will work with various blacksmith tools for hammering, punching and welding wrought iron and steel, while using a forge fire to heat the metal to “white hot” before shaping into the desired end result. 

JUNE 3 BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL__Good Luck to the Pirate Track & Field Athletes competing at the OHSAA Division 2 State Track & Field Championships Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7.

Tickets are available at ohsaa.org/tickets. Adults $15, Students $10, Children aged five and up require a ticket. Event program and ticket sales are credit card ONLY.

Live Streaming is available: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/ohsaa-schools-columbus-oh.

Here's what's news on the other Icon, www.AdaIcon.com for May 31-June 3:

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

  • Congratulations to Officer Michael Bollinger
  • Chance R. Watkins worked at PlastiPak Packaging
  • Public meetings scheduled for Ada committees, commissions
  • Aggregation letters sent to Ada residents not enrolled in electricity programs
  • Upcoming APL events, June 2-7
  • Sign of the times

Monday, June 2, 2025

Robert "Bob" W. Grismore, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home. Bob was born June 30, 1946 in Bluffton to the late Martin and Helen (Hoffman) Grismore. 

Bob was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He was a farmer and over-the-road truck driver, traveling all over the country. Bob was also a veteran of the United States Army. 

The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St., has issued its June 2025 newsletter, full of happenings for its members. The 10-page update is now also available by email.

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