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Published 5 hours agoWalking through Autumn series brings hikers to Bluffton
By Marlena Ballinger The Johnny Appleseed Park District hosted a group hike at Motter Park on Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road on Saturday, September 26. The hike was a commemorative event held for the park’s 20th Anniversary of the Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. With nearly 100…
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Published 5 hours agoCan you bake a winning pie?
By Paula Pyzik Scott My Mom’s apple pie is definitely among the top five Pyzik family recipes that I continue to make for both flavor and nostalgia. So when Bluffton’s America 250 committee announced an apple pie-making contest, I was all in. But when was the last time I made…
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Published October 01Can you bake a winning pie?
By Paula Pyzik Scott My Mom’s apple pie is definitely among the top five Pyzik family recipes that I continue to make for both flavor and nostalgia. So when Bluffton’s America 250 committee announced an apple pie-making contest, I was all in. But when was the last time I made…
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Published October 01Beaver and Pirate homecoming doubleheader
During the weekend of October 2-4, Bluffton will celebrate both Bluffton University and Bluffton High School homecomings. The BHS Homecoming Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2. Pictures above include: The Bluffton High School 2026 Homecoming Court: Front Row Left…
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Published September 30100 years of being Beavers: 2026 Bluffton University Homecoming, Oct. 2-4
MEDIA RELEASE__ Bluffton University will celebrate Homecoming and Alumni Weekend Oct. 2-4, honoring 100 years of being Beavers. Alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends of the university are invited to return to campus for a weekend of celebration, connection and…
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Published September 30Senior Center's October membership dinner
Living in Bluffton Cost is $13; make reservations by October 6 . FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__ The Bluffton Senior Center will hold it's monthly October meeting on Monday, October 12 at the Senior Center. Debbie Brennemann from Norwoods Cafe will cater the meal. The menu will be ham…
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Published September 29Bluffton Fall Festival overflows with family fun
PHOTOS Bluffton Icon, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Community Historical Society By Marlena Ballinger BLUFFTON__On a beautiful fall day, September 26, Bluffton exploded with things to do thanks to the Bluffton Fall Festival and other events scheduled for the same day.…
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Published September 29Arlington invites generations of alumni to all-school Homecoming
Regional news MEDIA RELEASE—Arlington Local Schools, in partnership with Arlington Heart & Soul and community organizations, will welcome alumni, former staff, families and friends back to Arlington for an All-School Homecoming on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. The…
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Published September 27October community meals at the Senior Center
Events FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__On Thursday, October 1 , St. Mary Catholic Church will be serving the Community Meal at the Bluffton Senior Center at 6 p.m. Bluffton First Methodist Church will be serving on Thursday, October 15. Meals are free and open to the public. A free-will…
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Published September 26October Business Collective with Bluffton Food Pantry
Events MEDIA RELEASE__The October Business Collective Networking Night will include a presentation by the Bluffton Food Pantry. Business owners and managers are invited to join on October 1 from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at 1861 Wine Lounge. Please bring a donation for the Bluffton Food…
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Published September 25Send October 2026 calendar events to the Icon
Here comes October! Send calendar events and updates to info@blufftonicon.com . Check out the current calendar at https://bit.ly/Bluffton_Icon_Community_Calendar Iconoclast View
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Published September 25Fall Festival activities are all over Bluffton, Sept. 26
By Paula Pyzik Scott The 21st annual Bluffton Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26 has a new promoter--the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce--and a mix of new and familiar family-focused activities. The festival provides many free options as well as opportunities to purchase food…