JAMPD to retain Johnny Appleseed identity following poll
FROM JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT FACEBOOK__Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts in our recent survey! After reviewing the results, the Park District will not be changing its name.
We heard loud and clear that our name carries a strong sense of identity and pride within Allen County, and we’re grateful for your continued support. As we move forward, we remain committed to continually improving our parks. This includes updating amenities, creating new experiences, and planning thoughtfully for the future, all with the goal of enhancing the overall park experience for every visitor, every season.
No matter what lies ahead, our dedication to providing high-quality programming, maintaining beautiful and safe natural spaces, and serving the community will always remain the same.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts in our recent survey! After reviewing the results, the Park District will not be changing its name.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, September 25
- Clay, community, and the classroom
- September 25 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate volleyball loss vs. Crestview
- Pirate girls soccer win vs. Allen East
- Janine Elizabeth (Minnich) Millager, 87, was a lab technician
- Send October 2026 calendar events to the Icon
- New time for Planning and Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow meetings, Sept 29
- Pirate boys golf 10th at sectionals
- Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26
Thursday, September 24, 2026
- Marilyn Florence (Brunn) Osting, 94, was a nurse
- Paul Richard Wingate Jr., 79, worked for the Lima Ford Engine Plant
- Ada Icon headlines, Sept. 24
- Roundabouts celebrated for crash reduction
- Scarecrow competition for Bluffton businesses
- Hello, Goodbye: Diphenhydramine for allergies
- 5th Annual MHCO Gala will Roll Out the Red Carpet
- Funeral notice for Mary Louise Reddick
- ODNR urges caution during fall wildfire season
- Nursing student to share clinical research at First Tuesday in the Library
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Chamber members take a lesson from Jacomet's Martial Arts
- Proud of your pie? Sept. 26 apple pie baking contest
- Save November 6-7 for Holiday Open House
- Friends of the Library book sale, Sept. 24-26
- Pirate girls golf places 6th at sectionals
- Pirate volleyball outlasts Grove
- Bluffton tennis wins on consecutive nights
- Pirate boys soccer edged by Liberty Center