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March 1 Bluffton Icon headlines

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 2, 2025

The following articles appeared on www.BlufftonIcon.com on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Feb. 28 Lausanne Ave. fire impacts two Bluffton houses

Scouting for Food collection will be March 8

Consumer Advocate Newsletter recommendation

Allen County Board of DD kicks off Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

January 2025 Bluffton Police Department calls for service

Bluffton dog park plans finalized

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Obituary for Penny S. Rowe

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

Penny S. Rowe, age 69, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on October 2, 1955 in Kenton, Ohio to Frank and Waneta Rose (Mayer) Caudill, Sr.

Penny is survived by her two sons: Chad (Somer) Hall of Harrod and Todd (Kat) Hall of Bellefontaine; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and five siblings: Greg (Jackie) Caudill of Waynesfield, Frank Caudill, Jr., Keith Caudill of Belle Center, Michael (Jill) Caudill of Brooksville, FL, and Julie Caudill Tumeo of North Lewisburg

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Weekend Doctor: ADHD or OCD?

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

By James H. Legge III, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

Over the past 15 years, there has been a significant focus on the integration of digital technology, along with an oversupply of information. What was once confined to computer screens is now readily accessible at our fingertips through smartphones. Information flows faster and across a broader spectrum than ever before in history. Examining generations by birth years, Millennials were introduced to technology and became fairly tech-savvy by the early 2000s. They were followed by Generation Z and now Generation Alpha, both of whom have been immersed in an overwhelming abundance of technology.

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Hall, Mason and Simon honored at 2024 Ada Distinguished Awards

Posted by Staff on Saturday, March 1, 2025

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The February 27 Ada Distinguished Awards, coordinated by the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, celebrated those who went above and beyond in their businesses, jobs and volunteer work. More than 150 area residents, business leaders and officials gathered at Liberty Oaks to recognize three outstanding individuals for 2024:

Jamie Hall, Village of Ada Administrator, Citizen of the Year
Linda Mason, ONU senior financial aid specialist and council member, Chris Burns-DiBiasio Make a Difference Award
Buckeye East, owned by Amber and Nick Simon, Business of the Year

The evening was emceed by Ada High School student Jillian Allison, who introduced remarks by Mayor Dave Retterer, ONU Vice President for Financial Affairs Jason Broge, Ada Schools Superintendent Julie Simmons and Ohio Senate President Rob McColley who represents District 1.