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Firsts, forgottens and floods

By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon editor

At the last meeting of the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society, we were treated to a show of old photographs. Many revealed dramatic changes to downtown Bluffton architecture, quizzing each other, "do you know where that is?" The experience has me wondering, what is the oldest house within the village limits? The oldest commercial building?

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James Robert Shapter, age 80, went to Heaven at 12:40 p.m. on January 26, 2026, at home with his loved ones.  He was born April 22, 1945, in Cleveland, OH to Alan Richard “Jimmy” and Barbara Jane Hamilton-Shapter.  

He is survived by his mother, who lived with him, his wife Betty Moore-Cognion Shapter, his son John (LeAnn) Shapter, his grandson Ryan James Shapter, stepdaughter Susan Beth Cognion of Chesapeake, VA., brothers-in-law Roger A. Moore of Sun City, AZ., David J. (Angela) Moore of Beachgrove, TN., and sister-in-law Janet L. Spencer of Clarksville, TN.

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By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

A digital ecosystem is defined as a compilation of digital media, including television, social media, video games, the Internet and interactive assistants. Interactive assistants are AI-powered software or systems that help people complete tasks, provide information, or automate actions. This can include Siri, Google Assistant and Microsoft Copilot. 

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Tickets on sale at four downtown businesses

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the return of one of the community’s most delicious and eagerly anticipated events, the 2026 Chocolate Walk. This ticketed event is scheduled for Thursday, February 5 from 12:00-7:00  p.m.

The Chocolate Walk invites chocolate lovers and community enthusiasts to indulge their taste buds while exploring local shops and businesses. Participants will enjoy a leisurely stroll from stop to stop, collecting a variety of unique chocolate treats from classic candies to decadent cookies and brownies at each participating location. 

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The Honor Roll for the 2nd nine weeks of 2025-26 at Bluffton Elementary has been released. The roll includes grades 4 and 5.

4th Grade

All A:

Kinze Burkholder, Scarlett DeLong-Clem, Alivia Dunlap, Callie Fry, Phoebe Hodges, Nora Kauffman, Juliana Liberato, Camilla McCreary, Lochlan Place, Bexley Riepenhoff, Beau Sutton, Craig Warner

A/B Honor Roll:

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MEDIA RELEASE__The West Central Association of REALTORS announced its annual award recipients during its recent Inauguration and Awards Banquet.

The Rookie of the Year Award was awarded to Zac Kohli with Superior Plus Realtors, honoring exceptional achievement and promise demonstrated early in their real estate career.

The REALTOR® of the Year Award was presented to Lauren Girardot with At Home Realty, recognizing outstanding professionalism, leadership, and dedication to the real estate industry and the community.

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