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By Liz Gordon-Hancock
Bluffton Council member

As an elected representative of Bluffton, I'd like to pass on this press release from the Ohioans to Protect Public Services coalition, which gives an overview of the uses and purpose of property taxes in local government. 

I strongly recommend that Ohioans educate themselves on how property taxes fund their local government services and the consequences of losing that revenue.

Hello, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, April 13-19. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive

APRIL 13

Bluffton restaurant makeover: Pizza Arcadia

MEDIA RELEASE__Allen County Residents,

Unfortunately, Allen County has recently seen an increase in scam activity targeting members of our community. It is extremely important for residents to understand that any request for payment in Bitcoin, gift cards, or other unconventional forms of payment is a scam. Please do not fall victim to these schemes.

Please remember the following:

PHOTOS provided. Program Leader Larry Core, Commander Kurt Emans with 1st place Raelynn Williams and 2nd place David Schlunt. Williams will attend the Ohio American Convention. 

MEDIA RELEASE__Fourth-grade students at Bluffton Elementary School took part in a hands-on lesson in patriotism this week as members of American Legion Post 382 presented the annual Flag Education Program, a long-standing initiative designed to teach young students the history, symbolism, and proper respect for the United States Flag.

MEDIA RELEASE__The Beaverdam Bunch met on Monday, April 13, 2026. Below are some notes from the meeting.

On the Ada Icon: Ray Brown Memorial Park to be dedicated on May 14

Alger will host a Party in the Park to celebrate Baseball Hall of Famer

MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Historical Museums and the Village of Alger have announced the dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park on Thursday, May 14 at 1007 N. Ohio St., Alger, Ohio.

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