Top stories on Bluffton Icon, Dec. 15-21
Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, December 15-21. For a chronological look at Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.
DECEMBER 15
Swiss Community Historical Society hires first Museum Director
What’s new(s) at the Icons? Semiquincentennial
DECEMBER 16
Austin Probst introduces Ohio Century Farm video channel
Local photographer captures high-wire act
DECEMBER 17
Bluffton University backgrounds Science of Reading audit and "strong alignment" rating
Bluffton Public Library tax levy approved for ballot by school board
DECEMBER 18
Unforgettable: The Stearns brothers
DECEMBER 19
Rewriting the small town narrative: Why journalism matters in rural communities
Woman who reported being assaulted in Ada is is found dead
DECEMBER 20
Kain Wright signs with Ashland University Track and Field
Weekend Doctor: Smell and taste disorders
DECEMBER 21
Bluffton High School JV is runner-up in Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament
3 Pirate wrestlers win individual weight crowns at county meet
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- History Day scavenger hunt with 12 clues
- Remembering the magic of Hankish sweet shop on Aug. 8
- Pirate boys golf opens with a win at Ft. Jennings, 2nd at Royal Invite
- Pirate girls golf opens season with Lincolnview Invite
- WIP Wednesday: Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
- July 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Monday, August 3, 2026
- Bluffton Free or Reduced Lunch Program signup begins for 2026-2027
- Richland Township appoints new Zoning officials, hiring roads and zoning employees
- 2025-2026 BHS Athletic Boosters fundraiser goes digital
- Chicken BBQ tickets available for August 8, Bluffton History Day
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Amanda Rule, Dylan Spindler, Mason Ault and Piece of Mind