Ada-Bluffton extended family
Keith and Esther Brauen of Bluffton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary eariler this fall. On Nov. 24 their family celebrated the anniversary and had a family Thanksgiving together. Keith and Esther had 10 children. There are 84 descendants and spouses total (with more on the way). There was only one person missing from this photo. Look closely at the family in the purple shirts on the right side of the photo. They are the family of Leland and Connie Crouse of Ada. Click on image to enlarge.
Stories Posted This Week
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Jean Ann Sanderson Stager, 97, was an educator
- Barricaded subject incident on TR 180 on November 3
- Apollo Career Center Honor Roll for 1st quarter, 2026-2027
- Ada Schools honor roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Village of Forest approved for $954K loan for wastewater treatment improvements
- Unofficial results: Ada and Liberty Twp. levy renewals pass
- Community invited to choose BBBS Bowl for Kids’ Sake theme
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Monday, November 2, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, November 2
- Spencer L. Hall, 39, worked for 5-C Roofing
- Polar Bears sports roundup, October 26 - November 1
- Save December 12 for Merry on Main
- Check out APL events calendar for November 2026
- ICYMI: October 2026 Ada Icon Highlights
- Patrol provides defensive driving tips for high deer crash period