The Trustees of Orange Township met in regular session on October 9, 2025 and provided minutes of the meeting, which are included the attached compilation of minutes for January-October 2025.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP) will host the Stinner Summit at Bluffton University on December 12 to gather people together to discuss regional challenges around food production.
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.
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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