Bluffton Icon

History you can taste: Bluffton celebrates local businesses on Aug. 8

Events

/ Aug 07, 2026

4th annual Bluffton History Day finds “History Hiding in Plain Sight”

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society hosts the 4th annual History Day on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., focusing on three well-known Bluffton businesses of yesteryear: Fett Hardware, Gillett Pastry Shop and Hankish Confectionery. The theme for the 2026 event is “History Hiding in Plain Sight.”

The renowned Gillett sausage rolls and Hankish’s family recipe ice cream will be served for free throughout the event in downtown Bluffton.

MORE ▶︎

Should all beavers beware of Buc-ee's logo litigation?

Iconoclast View

/ Aug 07, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Texas-based Buc-ee's chain of travel centers has sued a Beavercreek, Ohio shop named Beaver's Mini Mart for a logo it says is too similar to its own cartoon creature. It echoes efforts by Apple computers to squelch other companies' use of fruit logos--even those with pears.

I'm disgusted with this heavy-handed approach by a multi-billion-dollar company toward a mom-and-pop shop that has been in business for two decades.

MORE ▶︎

Weekend Doctor: Fall sports in the summer heat

Health

/ Aug 08, 2026

By Logan Maag, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

As athletes head back to the field for fall sports, summer temperatures often remain at their peak. Whether you're preparing for football, soccer, cross-country, golf, marching band or other outdoor activities, exercising in hot, humid conditions places extra stress on the body. Without proper preparation, athletes are at greater risk for dehydration, heat-related illness and injury.

MORE ▶︎

Bluffton Calendar

View full calendar

Announcements

New Stories

BHS Junior Class to hold Post Prom fundraiser on Sept. 13

Events

/ August 7, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton High School Junior Class will host a Sand Volleyball Tournament as a Post Prom Fundraiser on Sunday, September 13.

The event will be held from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Southgate Lanes, 9700 N. Dixie Hwy.

Aug. 23 anniversary celebration at Tri-County Family Assembly of God

Worship

/ August 7, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__Tri-County Family Assembly of God of Bluffton will be celebrating 35 years (1991-2026) and Pastor Rev. Terry D. Hunt's 50 years of ministry on August 23.

Pirate boys golf 10th at L-B Invite

Sports

/ August 7, 2026

By Cort Reynolds

FINDLAY__The Bluffton High School golf team finished 10th out of 11 teams in the tough Liberty-Benton Invitational at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Findlay on Friday, August 7.

Save these dates: Four more months of America 250 events in Bluffton

Events

/ August 7, 2026

FROM FACEBOOK__We have 5 months remaining in our year-long America 250 celebrations we're leading. More details for each event will be posted soon! Hope you can join us for loads of fun and celebration!