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Ohio Sales Tax Holiday expanded in 2024

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2024 - 7:26am

Starting in 2024, the State of Ohio has expanded its sales tax holiday from a long weekend to ten full days: 12 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, until 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.

Also, more purchases are eligible. In the past, the focus was on items families need for the start of school. Now, the sales tax holiday applies to “all tangible personal property that is $500 or less except watercraft or outboard motor required to be titled pursuant to Chapter 1548. of the Revised Code, a motor vehicle, an alcoholic beverage, tobacco, a vapor product, or an item that contains marijuana.”

As a result, businesses as well as families benefit from the holiday. The new guidelines should also benefit restaurants, which will not charge sales tax on dine-in meals during the 10-day period (except for alcohol).

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Follow the flags

Posted by Paula Scott on July 15, 2024 - 7:07am

The Village of Bluffton has added American flags to the new light poles and pathway on State Route 103 between I-75 and County Line Rd., creating a colorful welcome to our community. 

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Field reports from ODW officers, July 2024

Posted by Staff on July 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
During Ohio’s white-tailed deer gun hunting season in 2023, State Wildlife Officer Nathan Robinson, assigned to Van Wert County, and State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Troy Reimund observed a hunter carrying a shotgun who avoided the patrol vehicle.

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Sardines sweep 2024 WOAL swim meet crowns 

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2024 - 8:26am

Bowlus wins 4 races, Roby captures 3

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ Celebrating their 50th season in style, the host Bluffton Sardines summer swim team captured all three team titles at the two-day West Ohio Aquatic League championship meet Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at the Bluffton Community Pool.

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Bluffton students receive Dean's List honors for Spring 2024

Posted by Staff on July 14, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Icon was notified of the following students receiving Dean's List honors in higher education for Spring 2024.

DEAN’S LIST HONORS

  • Eden Antrim - Cedarville University
  • Katherine Bish - Bowling Green State University
  • Dakota Bricker - Bluffton University
  • Sophia Bricker - Bowling Green State University
  • Wesley Colby - Bluffton University
  • Maeve Donaldson - Bowling Green State University
  • Ashley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Riley Eachus - Bluffton University
  • Justin Harbison - Southern New Hampshire University
  • Ellie Hoffman - Bowling Green State University
  • Amy Jebsen - Olivet Nazarene University 

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Follow the kaleidoscope sidewalk

Posted by Paula Scott on July 13, 2024 - 7:51am

Casey & Kalee Beavers invite Icon viewers to "Check out 328 S Main Street! Just some girls spreading some love and positivity." 

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