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FROM FACEBOOK__As part of American 250 celebrations in Bluffton, student artists at Bluffton Elementary School have created a kaleidescope of Liberty Bell renditions. See Mrs. Anderson's Bluffton Elementary Art Room for over 20 variations. CLICK to enlarge.

Includes Interstate 75 structure over County Road 33 / Feedback requested by Wednesday, April 22, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:

U.S. 30 bridge painting, Allen County (PID: 119059)

ODOT is proposing to perform bridge painting on both structures (eastbound and westbound) of U.S. 30 over the Ottawa River in Allen County.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team lost 7-4 to visiting Elida on a chilly Monday evening, April 6.

The Bulldogs led 4-3 after six innings, then plated three big runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves some breathing room. Bluffton scored once in the home seventh, but came up three short.

The Pirate girls fell to 1-2 with the non-league defeat. Elida improved to 2-2 after the win.

By Cort Reynolds

DEFIANCE__The visiting Bluffton High School boys tennis team swept Defiance 5-0 on a windy, chilly Monday evening, April 6.

The Pirates improved to 2-0 with the win by taking 10 of the 11 sets. Defiance fell to 1-2 after the defeat.

Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare won 6-4, 6-0 at first singles.

Senior Isaiah Kohli rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 victory at second singles.

Sophomore Toby Yarnell won handily at third singles by a 6-2, 6-2 count.

Hello, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, March 30-April 5. For a chronological look at Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.

March 30

Strattons selected as 2025 Citizens of the Year

Bluffton Cars & Coffee schedule for 2026

March 31

The Orange Township Trustees will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 with the following agenda.

AGENDA  

1. Call the Meeting to order at 7:30 PM.  

2. Minutes of last meeting held on March 12, 2026.  3. Purchase Orders 16-20 for 2026.  

4. Pay Bills  

5. Old Business  

a. Plow Truck Update  

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