May 2024

First National Bank of Pandora has opened its second location in Lima at 1991 Bellefontaine Road, near the intersection of State Route 117 and Greely Chapel Road.

Above) Members of Marty Lemley’s family attended the BVHS Auxiliary presentation of the $2,500 Marty Lemley scholarship to Bluffton High School student Caitlyn Couch. Pictured, from left to right, are: Eli Lemley (grandson); Jim Lemley (husband); Grace Lemley (granddaughter); Couch;  Christina Lemley (daughter-in-law); Jill Lemley (daughter-in-law); and Jodi Karhoff (BVHS Auxiliary treasurer).

Below) Marty Lemley, center, is pictured with Santa and Mrs. Claus at a 2017 BVHS holiday event.

The Bluffton Lions met on Wednesday, May 22 and announced the following calendar of club activites in June 2024:

Bluffton Community VBS 2024 will be held at Bluffton YMCA, 215 Snider Rd. The theme is Hometown Nazareth “Where Jesus Was a Kid.” 

July 21-25, 2024
6-8:00 p.m.

The 2024 season of Bluffton Cars & Coffee begins this Saturday May 25 from 8:00- 11:00 a.m. at Masterpiece Signs & Graphics, 902 N. Main, Bluffton.

  • Twisted Whisk is back with coffee, donuts, and more!
  • Door prizes from our generous local businesses
  • 50/50 drawing
  • and more!

The 2024 schedule is May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28 and October 26.

All makes of automobiles and bikes are welcome. The event is free to everyone.

Attention venues and performers, if you are providing live music in the Bluffton or Ada area, your gig can be shared at no charge on our Community Calendar. Email [email protected] or tag @blufftonicon on Facebook.

PANDORA __ First National Bank (FNB) has promoted Brendon Matthews as President, succeeding Todd  Mason, who will remain CEO and serve as Chairperson of the Board.

The Bluffton Icon has a holiday schedule for Memorial Day weekend 2024. New content will appear on Friday and, except for breaking news, pause until Tuesday morning.

Two students will graduate from Trinity Lutheran School, Jenera, on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The graduation will be part of the 10:30 a.m. service at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 North Main Street, Jenera. 

Dr. Bur Shilling to speak at Maple Grove Cemetery ceremony

An invitation from Bluffton American Legion Post #382.

A tradition which dates back more than 150 years continues to bring veterans and families together in Bluffton. The tradition: decorating the graves of America’s war veterans, now known as Memorial Day.

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