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By Paula Pyzik Scott
Bluffton Icon owner-editor

Here’s a head-scratcher: do Icon readers know the difference between news and advertising? I’ve found myself explaining what’s news and what’s advertising–at least on the pages of the Bluffton Icon and the Ada Icon–several times recently.

While both are posted at the discretion of the publisher, news is provided for the benefit of readers with no financial considerations. The Icon also has a distinctly local focus. For example, you won’t find coverage of the Olympics unless the story has local ties.

Advertising is a service that is purchased by a business, organization or individual. Again, you won’t find ads for Disneyland or diamonds, unless they’re being purchased by a local business or organization.

ICON NEWS

Is focused on information of current interest to the Icon’s target audience, people who live in the Bluffton and Ada areas or who have a special interest in these places, including former residents.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott, Bluffton Icon owner-editor

When you look at some Bluffton Icon Google calendar entries, you might think we've forgotten how to spell.

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The Bluffton Icon moderates real and spam comments on our social media: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Unfortunately, news such as events--especially those with tickets for sale or vendor opportunities--as well as news involving deaths, are prime targets for spammers. On these occasions, the Icon will hide or shut off comments for a post.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Bluffton Icon underwent a design makeover in mid-November 2024 and will continue to have other improvements made in the near future.

I'm happy to report that the Google search function located at upper right on the menu bar--which was not responding at all--is improved and we're continuing to work on it.

1) You will get a number of ads at the top of the results; scroll down to blue links.

2) The top hit may not be the most recent; it will be the most popular.

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Updated November 19 with new graphic

By Paula Pyzik Scott
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The Ada Icon and other regional news outlets have recently had a flurry of reports on fatal and injury traffic crashes. Ran red light/stop sign has been cited as a variable in several crashes. These incidents make me sad, scared and angry–feelings that are shared by many who are commenting on social media about the crashes and seeking ways to prevent injuries and fatalities.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

During the weekend of November 9-10 the Bluffton Icon will transition to a new streamlined, 2-column design. During that window of opportunity, we’ll also be on an extended Veteran’s Day weekend holiday with content for both websites on pause except for breaking news, including sports.

The design includes several new features:

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