Truth in advertising: Motter Park
The Icon's editor found this message on Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District's Facebook page:
"It's the hectic week before Christmas. Are you feeling overwhelmed? One of the BEST stress relievers is taking a walk! With the mild temperatures and sunny skies predicted this week, take a walk at any of the Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks.
"The trails are well maintained and safe! You are no more than 15 minutes from any park in Allen County. From Bluffton to Spencerville to Westminster to Bath township, we've got you covered.
"Take a break, take a walk. Your stress decreases exponentially.
Merry Christmas."
A stroll through Bluffton's Motter Park, 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd., proved to have good footing, large and small scale views of interest, and simply spectacular weather. A heron was seen but refused to pose for the Icon. Five stars.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Tornado Watch issued for Allen, Hancock, Hardin and Putnam counties at 9:15 p.m. on April 2
- Flood Warning issued for Allen County at 11:03 a.m.
- Pirate tennis loss at Elida
- Pirate softball loses opener to Ada
- Pirate baseball falls to Ada
- Allen County will not test warning sirens on April 2
- March 2025 land transfers in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District
- April 22 crash report shows driver hit N. Dixie home
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll announced for 3rd quarter of 2024-2025
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
- Obituary for Betty C. Mumaugh
- Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up
- Wind, rain and potential flooding for April 2
- Grandey to major in education, play basketball at John Carroll
- Pirate tennis blanks Bath
- Pirate baseball sweeps opening twin bill vs. Pandora-Gilboa
- “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God” reader's theater, April 13
- Easter Cantata performed on April 13 in Pandora