PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen and Ohio Northern__On October 4-5, 2025 both Ada High School and Ohio Northern University will celebrate Homecoming 2025. The classes of 1975 will celebrate their 50th reunions. There will be two big football games: 7:00 p.m. Friday is Ada High School vs. Riverdale and 2:00 p.m. Saturday is ONU vs. Marietta. For more details, visit https://www.ada.k12.oh.us/events and https://www.onu.edu/event/homecoming
FROM THE PARK BOARD__The Park District Liberty Twp Hardin Co Ohio met on [September 22, 2025] in the park office. Present were Bob Szuch, President Jamie Hall Commissioner, Paul Fletcher Commissioner, Ken Wolke Park Manager and Mary Jane Lee, Clerk.
Jamie checked on getting the rubber mulch replaced at the playground. The old mulch will be removed and new will be put down.
The architect for the new concession stand and the new shelter house was present and some final revisions were made. The project is out for bids.
OCT 1 MEDIA RELEASE__The Hardin County Central Dispatch Center received a 911 call on October 1, 2025 at 00:03 hours regarding a stabbing incident in Mount Victory, Ohio.
Responding Sheriff deputies arrived to find James Collins, 48, of Mount Victory in the street suffering from several stab wounds. Mr. Collins was treated by EMTs with Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Fire Department and he was transported to Hardin Memorial Hospital where he died from his injuries a short time later.
Suspect Andrew McCafferty, 46, of Mount Victory was taken into custody and charges are pending in connection with this incident.
Assisting at the scene were Southeast Hardin Northwest Union Fire Department, Hardin County Prosecutor, Hardin County Coroner, and Route 31 Towing.
September 2025 is almost history! Here are the Bluffton Icon's top stories from the week of September 22-28. For a chronological look at Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.
FROM FACEBOOK__Starting October 1, daytime outdoor burning is prohibited from 6:00 A.M.-6:00 p.m. in unincorporated areas across Ohio. With dry conditions and drought in many parts of the state, the risk of wildfires is elevated..
Follow these tips from our Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry:
Don’t burn trash or debris
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity
Keep water and tools nearby
Never leave a fire unattended
Consider composting instead of burning
Know the rules. Stay safe. Protect your community.
