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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. 

All undergraduate degree-seeking students with at least a half-time load of graded courses whose GPA for the period is no lower than 3.6 are named to the Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List whose cumulative GPA, as based on 20 semester hours, is no lower than 3.75 will be indicated as receiving distinction for continued high achievement. 

WITH DISTINCTION

Perla Enriquez-Reyes, Pandora

Abby Lawhorn, Bluffton

Kylee Longworth, Bluffton

FROM ONU.EDU/NEWS__To honor the legacy of Dr. Forrest Clingerman, an internationally respected professor of religion and philosophy and director of the Honors Program at Ohio Northern University, a unique Honors course was offered this fall, over a year after his unexpected death in the spring of 2024.

On Ada Icon: January 17 Ada drinking water warning cancelled; flushing recommendations provided

2nd UPDATE issued by the Village of Ada at 10:00 a.m. on January 17

As of 6:00 a.m. the do not drink do not use order for the Village of Ada has been cancelled.

On Monday, January 19, the Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Content will be on pause except for breaking news. Please email [email protected] or leave a message at 567-400-4266 for media releases, general questions and advertising inquiries.

By Cort Reynolds

Short-handed Pirate girls take a loss

LIMA__The visiting Bluffton High School bowling teams split a dual match vs. Lima Temple Christian at 20th Century Lanes on Saturday, January 17.

BOYS RESULTS
The Pirate boys rolled to a decisive victory in their match by a score of 2,483 pins to 1,821. Their margin of victory was 662 pins.

MEDIA RELEASE__Village of Bluffton Income Tax Information

Filing Deadline Date for 2025 Income Tax Returns: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026

New for 2025 Tax Filings

The Village of Bluffton plans to launch an online e-filing feature on its website by February 9, 2026. To use this service, taxpayers must have an established account with the Village Income Tax Office. Individuals who have previously filed a Bluffton tax return already have an established account.

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