Top stories on Bluffton Icon, Apr. 27 - May 3
Hello, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, April 27 - May 3. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.
APRIL 27
May Day celebrations return to Bluffton University
Bluffton Lions celebrate Steve and Susie Stratton as Citizens of the Year
APRIL 28
Call for July 4 community choir members
Letter: May 5 ballot will include Bluffton Public Library levy
APRIL 29
Our Swiss Story presentation by Fred Steiner, April 2026
APRIL 30
One Voice presents final concert
Properties, exhibits proposed for a Bluffton, Ohio museum
Check out BPL May 2026 programs and services
Save these dates: 2nd Saturdays at Schumacher Homestead
MAY 1
May 2 is opening day for 2026 Bluffton Farmers Market
Letter: First WCOLC agricultural conservation easement in Hancock County
Pirate softball loss vs. Hughes, Lancers in 1st place battle
MAY 2
BCE to announce 2026 Business Plan Competition winners on May 8
Bluffton’s Downey to swim at ONU
MAY 3
Lions Club will count cyclists and pedestrians on Bluffton pathways in May
126th annual Bluffton University Commencement ceremonies, May 2, 2026 (video)
Bluffton teachers rock Health Action Council challenge
Weekly top Ada Icon stories, April 27 - May 3
Here are AdaIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, April 27 - May 3. For a chronological look at all Icon content, visit AdaIcon.com/archive.
APRIL 27
Community engagement shines at ONU student-led Touch-A-Truck event
APRIL 28
Newland Named OhioHealth Hardin Senior Advisor of Operations
APRIL 29
Sign up now for Beatitudes kids' summer lunch program
APRIL 30
Summer Reading is Ada Public Library’s busiest time of the year
One More Cup of Coffee: Caffeine and dementia
MAY 1
Letter: First WCOLC agricultural conservation easement in Hancock County
Governor DeWine to attend dedication of Ray Brown Memorial Park
MAY 2
Patrol to focus on motorcycle safety
Weekend Doctor: The measure of the moment
MAY 3
Bulldog softball win in resumed game vs. Riverdale
Registration open for May 9 Wilson 5K walkers and runners
Hardin County Democratic Party invitation to listening event at Ada library
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Eileen Ruth Garmatter was a homemaker
- Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost taught at Marimor
- WGTE and WBGU create broadcasting partnership
- ICYMI: May 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights
- Shoppers' journey with Bluffton Small Business Passport has begun
- Middle and high school student activities at BPL
- Local artist Crumrine to teach Watercolor Workshop at Library
- Lacrosse or La Crosse: Game versus virus
- 2027 Senior Center trip planning, June 11
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Cory-Rawson High School honor roll for fourth quarter, 2025-2026
- Bluffton High School 4th Qtr. Honor Roll for 2025-2026
- June 4 Business Collective speed networking event
- K-2 students invited to weekly dinosaur adventures
- Library program explores indigenous agriculture and heirloom seeds
- May 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
- Register June 18-19-20 garage sales with Bluffton Chamber
- Create a Bike & Flowers painting at BPL
Monday, June 1, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 1
- Geraldine "Gerry" Fett was a homemaker
- UPDATED Bluffton gas station employee threatened, suspect arrested May 30
- Maurice “Bill” William Croft, Jr. was a coach and high school teacher
- UPDATE Bluffton pool opening June 1
- What brings you to Bluffton, Ohio in June 2026?
- About free and paid Icon classified ads
- Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster to perform June 12