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FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton EMS has invited the public to attend an open house from 12:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13: "We have worked hard over the past year and a half to transform our building into a space that can now be used for full-time operations and we are excited to share this with the community. We look forward to seeing everyone!"

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PHOTOS by Clint and Jenna Wilkins

By Liz Gordon-Hancock and Paula Scott

Clint Wilkins, age 14, is something of a train aficionado. He and his family tracked the Union Pacific’s No. 4014, a.k.a. Big Boy, from Continental to Bellevue, Ohio, when the steam locomotive made its way through Ohio on Saturday, June 6, as part of a coast-to-coast tour.

The No. 4014 is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive. It is making over four dozen whistle-stops of 13 to 30 minutes long.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Monday, June 8 regular meeting of the Village of Bluffton council was chaired by Mayor Rich Johnson with all members present. Among the issues discussed were a new downtown sidewalk safety zone, detour changes at the SR 103 roundabout at Navajo Dr., and plans for August 4 National Night Out celebrations. The council packet is here.

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Ronald Harold Weiss served in the U.S. Air Force

  • / June 10, 2026

Ronald Harold Weiss, 69, passed away June 9, 2026, at Bridge Hospice Care Center.

Ronald was born July 26, 1956, in Cleveland, OH, to Ronald and Nancy (Heimann) Weiss, who preceded him in death.

How to add the Bluffton Icon to your iPhone home screen

  • / June 10, 2026

By Paula Pyzik Scott, editor
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Local students on ONU's Spring 2026 Dean's List

  • / June 9, 2026

The following students from the 45817 area code have been recognized on the Ohio Northern University Dean's List for Spring 2026. A student who attains a 3.50 or better average on 12 or more graded hours (A, B, C, D, F) for a term is placed on the Dean's list.

NWS heat advisory for June 10

  • / June 9, 2026

FROM FORECAST.WEATHER.GOV__A heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10.

WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 are expected.

WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio.

WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

Agenda for June 11 Orange Twp Trustees meeting

  • / June 9, 2026

MEDIA RELEASE__The Orange Township Trustees have provided the following agenda for the June 11, 2026 meeting at 2973 Township Road 28, Bluffton. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

AGENDA  

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

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  • / June 10, 2026

Ronald Harold Weiss served in the U.S. Air Force

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  • / June 9, 2026

Sardines swamp Ada Gators in opening swim meet