Regional news

Weekend of BHS homecoming

The Bluffton High School classes of 2000 and 2001 will hold a joint class reunion on Friday, Sept. 28.

Starting at 5:30 p.m. there will be a family-friendly tailgate during the high school homecoming parade, in the parking lot between the Citizens National Bank and the post office.

St. Rita’s Medical Center is a recipient

St. Rita’s Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award for implementing quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks.

The Icon found EX88XS - we don't know its meaning - on a red Hyundai Elantra in Ada.

250+ bicyclists expected for 4th Ride to Remember

YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO REGISTER FOR SATURDAY'S RIDE TO REMEMBER - REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE AT BFR IN THE EARLY AM!

Originally intended to remove I-75 bridges in 2021

Ohio Department of Transportation’s plan to remove the Interstate 75 bridges north of State Route 103, just outside Bluffton, is on hold.

CLICK HERE to read about the April hearing in Bluffton

In April ODOT held an information meeting in the Bluffton town hall. The meeting revealed ODOT’s plan to completely remove the twin bridges over the abandoned railroad.

However, in June a letter to stakeholders ODOT wrote:

Beginning Sunday, July 29, at 7 p.m., Interstate 75 over Riley Creek will be restricted to one lane in both directions during bridge deck work. The restriction will remain in place until noon on Friday, Aug. 3, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation.,

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