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Bluffton and Ada Icon's new logos reflect that hometown feel

Times are changing. So are the Icon logos.

The Bluffton Icon and sister website, Ada Icon, this week introduce new logos to viewers. The logos unveiling is today.

The redesign project started in May and included several versions and fine-tuning.

"We wanted a uniquely Bluffton and Ada look and feel to our logos," said Fred Steiner of the Icon. "Changing logos isn't something you do overnight. It takes planning, studying other logos and a desire to make viewers feel at home on our websites. We think these new logos achieve that hometown feel."

Elementary, middle school and high school teachers want to meet students

Want to meet your teacher?

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools announces a Meet-The-Teacher Event on Thursday, Aug. 23, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent. 

• The elementary school will be open from 5-6 p.m.,
• the middle school from 6-7 p.m., and
• the high school from 7-8 p.m. 

"This is an opportunity for parents and students to meet the teachers. In addition, students can familiarize themselves with the buildings and their schedules to be ready for opening day," said Denecker

Lots of back-to-school information for elementary students

Elementary class supply list at bottom of story -

Bluffton elementary school has several back-to-school announcements, according to Tim Closson, principal. Those follow:

SCHOOL SUPPLIES:  The school supply list is posted on the school website.  Kindergarten student supplies will be furnished in their classrooms.
   • The list is attached at the bottom of this story

Everything you need to know for 6th, 7th and 8th grade

Here's information for Bluffton middle school students preparing for the 2018-19 school year from the school website.

Thursday, Aug. 23 - Middle School Meet the Teacher - 6-7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 24 - District Wide Open House - Middle School - 6:30-7:30pm.

Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year - Registration packets including information on fees, school supplies, Lifetouch photos, free and reduced lunches, and payment options were mailed on Friday, Aug. 10. 

The Icon spotted this plate in Janauary and we've held it since then. It has a Marion, Ohio, license plate frame and you'll find this on a red Chevy Cobalt LT. We'd appreciate anyone who has an idea of its meaning to let us know.

From the Ohio Department of Insurance

Ohio Department of Insurance director Jillian Froment is reminding college students and their parents to ensure that adequate insurance protection is in place for the upcoming school year. 

“An insurance review with an agent should be part of getting ready to go back to school,” Froment said. “Both students and parents will have that much more peace of mind knowing they have an up-to-date financial protection plan.”  

Froment shared the following insurance insights: 

Health Insurance  

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