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Send free garage sale ads by Wednesday noon for Thursday sales

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Let's talk about free ads on the Bluffton and Ada Icons. Free garage sale ads are among our most popular, along with help wanted, announcements and other free ads.

Except for garage sales, money-making endeavors require paid ads, which are just $10/10 days. This includes sales, services and ticketed events. The Icons offer BOGO real estate ads, which are posted on both Icons.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Experience the joy of music with the Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster (MCCL). As part of their summer tour to Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, the 70 singers in grades 6–12 are excited to share their voices in a public concert at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, on Friday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m.

MCCL Concert Sampler from Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd_April 2026

PHOTOS from Swiss Community Historical Society

MEDIA RELEASE__Second Saturday returns to the Swiss Community Historical Society’s Schumacher Homestead at 8350 Bixel Rd. on June 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  

Living in “The Settlement” was a lot of work, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t time for play and recreation. Join SCHS volunteers to learn about and try both parlor and outdoor games and toys from the mid-1800s.  

PHOTOS by Jamie Nygaard / CLICK to enlarge

Pirate girls 2nd as team; Bluffton track qualifies 6 individuals, 4 relays to state

By Cort Reynolds

MARION – The Bluffton High School track and field team had two athletes and a girls relay win regional titles, while several others advanced to the state meet with strong showings at the Div. V Region 11 finals hosted by Marion Harding on Friday, May 29. 

Sophomore standout Maelee Miller and senior speed demon Kain Wright each seized two regional running championships.

By Betsi Werling

It was a pleasure to interview Mary Ramseyer, as I have known her since she was my cheerleading coach at UVA Wise. We have shared a special friendship for many years.

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