April 2017

BEREA — Sophomore David Hayman(Westerville/South) won at No. 2 singles to lead the Ohio Northern men's tennis team in an 8-1 loss at Baldwin Wallace on Tuesday at the Pop Collins Tennis Courts.

The Polar Bears fall to 10-8 overall and are 2-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference and the Yellow Jackets improve to 15-2, 5-1.

Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon are sharing spring photos this week.

Last week, Ada posted photos of our town's spring blooms. We are sharing those photos on the Bluffton Icon this week.

In return, we're sharing Bluffton's spring photos.

Please enjoy the photos of spring in Bluffton - attachment at bottom of story -

It’s mid-April. Let’s cruise Bluffton.

In our quick trip you’ll notice lots of reds, pinks and in-between shades as trees put on their spring robes. In a few weeks lots more blooming things will catch our attention.

We’ll watch for those, too.

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has officially opened the Pelvic Pain Center part of The Women’s Center of Bluffton Hospital, a new expansion and renovation project.

The Pelvic Pain Center is located in the hospital at at 139 Garau St.

“The team at the Pelvic Pain Center is made up of highly experienced specialists who will evaluate patient’s symptoms and develop an individualized treatment plan to eliminate or reduce pain,” explained Chris Keller, chief administrative officer, Bluffton Hospital.

Take a walk in the park and let’s hear your thoughts.

The Park District invites Icon viewers to attend an informational meeting at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 22, at the Ada Depot, according to Bryan Marshall.

The park district (Park District Liberty Township, Hardin County, Ada War Memorial Park) will hold the meeting to provide information concerning the park board’s application for a NatureWorks 2017 grant.

The grant will assist in the costs of resurfacing the tennis courts at the park.

The grant will provide up to 75 percent reimbursement assistance toward the project. The remaining 25 percent will come from local funding.