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Driver of vehicle that killed Officer Dominic Francis sentenced to 21+ years

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

WFIN.com has reported that the man charged with involuntary manslaughter in the March 31, 2022 death of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis has pled guilty and been sentenced in Hancock County Common Pleas Court.

On Tuesday afternoon. March 21, 2023, Emin Johnson, 21, was sentenced to 21 to 26 and a half years in prison. The term is for consective sentences on six charges.

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Spring severe weather awareness week tips from AEP

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

GAHANNA, Ohio, March 21, 2023—This week is Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. As we officially say goodbye to winter, now is a good time to prepare for the unpredictable storms that often accompany the spring season.

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Northern Winds Spring Band Concert

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, March 22, 2023

The Northern Winds will perform a Spring Band Concert:

Sat., March 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Comprised of instrumentalists representing numerous academic programs across campus, Northern Winds will perform traditional selections including marches, fanfares, world music and the spiritual Deep River featuring guest vocalist Dr. Adriane Thompson-Bradshaw; along with more contemporary compositions such as Scott Boerma's Zoom. 

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Meet our advertisers of the week: Bluffton Senior Citizens Center and Country K9 Kennels

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Meet the BlufftonIcon.com and AdaIcon.com advertisers of the week: 

Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main, Bluffton, 419-358-8971

Country K9 Kennels, 1727 Rd L1, Ottawa, 419-604-1403

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Bluffton Farmers Market invites vendors to April 3 organizational meeting

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Bluffton Farmers Market is excited to announce the upcoming vendors meeting, which will take place at 7:00 p.m. on April 3 on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The meeting is open to all interested vendors.

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May 2 vaccination clinic for students entering 7th grade in the fall

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, March 21, 2023

On May 2, 2023, the Kenton-Hardin Health Department will set up a mobile clinic during the school day for children to receive the vaccines required for 7th grade, including both the Tdap and meningitis vaccines. For more information regarding these vaccines, please contact the Kenton-Hardin Health Department at 419-673-6230.

If you would like to get your child vaccinated outside of the school date, the Kenton-Hardin Health Department holds clinics every Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., by appointment at the office in Kenton. There are also monthly mobile clinics in Ada, Forest and Dunkirk on specific days. 

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