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Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, November 24-27. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive

NOVEMBER 24

Veterans share memories and meaning at 2025 Bluffton High School program

By Paula Pyzik Scott

For the Thanksgiving weekend, I tried my hand at an Icon poll, What's your favorite on the Thanksgiving menu? Let's just say there were a few technical difficulties/operator errors. Dressing came out #1 with a whopping 7 votes.

Have ideas for the Icon poll? Please send them to [email protected] or call 567-400-4266.

I need more practice!

Share and find events in the Bluffton area on our Community Calendar, including Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Bluffton Public Library, Bluffton Senior Center and Bluffton University events. Email additions and updates to [email protected].

MEDIA RELEASE__The following opportunities and services for December 2025 have been shared by the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Some three inches of snow blanketed the 2025 Blaze of Lights. This was the 39th year for the Bluffton event, with parade coordinator Junior Weihrauch estimating that the last Blaze to have weather of this kind was in the early 2000s. While road conditions, temperatures and wind on November 29 impacted attendance and some planned features, the steady snowfall gave Main St. a playground atmosphere. Attendees brought warm smiles and warmer clothing to the event.

From BlufftonIcon.com Charles VanDyne practiced law in the Ada area for over 70 years

Charles VanDyne, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.  

He was born on September 19, 1930, in Marion Township, Hardin County, Ohio, to Okey and Ethel (Preston) VanDyne, who preceded him in death.  

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