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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/09/2026 > homeward-bound-cervical-cancer-screening-home

Homeward Bound: Cervical cancer screening at home

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (356+ words) By Anika Berrios, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist On behalf of the ONU Health Wise team Home is often a preferred location for people to do private testing when possible and now human papillomavirus (HPV) testing of vaginal cells…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/09/2026 > pirate-tennis-nips-elida

Pirate tennis nips Elida

3+ hour, 16+ min ago  (132+ words) BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys tennis team edged visiting Elida 3-2 on Wednesday evening, April 8. The Pirates improved to 3-1 with the win, while Elida fell to 1-3 after the defeat." Bluffton senior Grady Coonfare lost a tough three-setter at first singles 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. Senior Isaiah…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/08/2026 > onu-hosts-collegiate-robotic-football-championships-april-11-12

ONU hosts Collegiate Robotic Football Championships, April 11-12

23+ hour, 26+ min ago  (310+ words) The 13th'annual'2026 Collegiate Robotic Football Playoffs and National Championship'heads to Ada, Ohio, on April 11 and 12. This year, the festivities will be hosted at King Horn Fieldhouse on the campus of the back-to-back champions, Ohio Northern University. The 2026 installment will bring…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/08/2026 > bluffton-man-sentenced-domestic-violence-attempted-abduction-case

Bluffton man sentenced in domestic violence, attempted abduction case

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (129+ words) By Paula Pyzik Scott A Bluffton man has been sentenced to five years of community control in the domestic violence case State of Ohio vs. Kyle A. Moser. The Lima News reported on the April 7 sentencing in the Allen County Common…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/08/2026 > downtown-bluffton-host-spring-art-walk-april-23

Downtown Bluffton to host Spring Art Walk, April 23

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (251+ words) MEDIA RELEASE__The heart of downtown Bluffton will come alive with creativity and community spirit on Thursday, April 23, as the Bluffton Art Walk takes place from 12: 00-6: 00 p. m. along Main Street. This charming, small-town event offers residents and visitors alike a chance to slow…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/08/2026 > bluffton-university-hold-academic-awards-forum-april-21

Bluffton University to hold Academic Awards forum, April 21

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (135+ words) Bluffton Icon Bluffton University to hold Academic Awards forum, April 21 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will recognize student academic achievement during the Academic Awards Forum at 11 a. m. on Tuesday, April 21, in Yoder Recital Hall. The Forum will honor students for outstanding academic performance, scholarly…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/07/2026 > bluffton-university-host-civic-engagement-day-april-8

Bluffton University to host Civic Engagement Day, April 8

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (295+ words) Bluffton Icon Bluffton University to host Civic Engagement Day, April 8 DATE CORRECTED / MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will host its annual Civic Engagement Day on April 8, bringing together students, faculty and staff to explore the importance of active citizenship, community involvement and social…...

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blufftonicon. com > photo > 04/07/2026 > bluffton-university-present-little-women-april-16-19

Bluffton University to present Little Women, April 16-19

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (344+ words) MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University will present the spring play "Little Women" by Kate Hamill April 16-19 in Ramseyer Auditorium, College Hall." There's a lot of excitement around the spring play based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved American novel "Little Women." "When I announced…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/07/2026 > odot-seeking-comment-bridge-maintenance

ODOT seeking comment on bridge maintenance

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (441+ words) Includes Interstate 75 structure over County Road 33 /Feedback requested by Wednesday, April 22, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__ The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 11988, is seeking public comments regarding the following proposed projects:…...

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blufftonicon. com > news > 04/07/2026 > pirate-softball-felled-elida

Pirate softball felled by Elida

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (443+ words) BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School softball team lost 7-4 to visiting Elida on a chilly Monday evening, April 6. The Bulldogs led 4-3 after six innings, then plated three big runs in the top of the seventh to give themselves some breathing room. Bluffton scored…...