This beautiful custom home is located on a cul-de-sac in Parkview of Bluffton. It boasts approximately 2300 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. In addition to its large unfinished basement, this home has many modern features. 100 Parkview sits on an expansive lot with panoramic views of the park and creek. The home is move-in ready with immediate possession at closing. Contact Julia at 419-303-0439 for more information or to view this home. List price is $439,900.
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Village of Bluffton
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1 -BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
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Bluffton Community Swimming Pool
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AA Open Discussion
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Bereavement Support Group
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Bluffton American Legion Post 382
Dennis Morrison, 419-358-4950
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| Paula Scott, Town Hall, PO Box 142 |
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Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
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Mike Metzger, 419-358-5598
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Zac Kohli, 419-306-2818 or Mitch Geisgie, 419-204-7291
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Paula Scott, executive director, 567-525-6667
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Crystal Camper, 419-235-7572
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Girl Scouts of Northwestern Ohio, 888-350-5090
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Heather Schalk, 419-423-5342
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Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator
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Ruth Grihalva, 419-358-0656
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132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
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Steve Slaughterbeck, 419-358-5528
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Nicole Mikesell, 419-358-0074
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Ruth Naylor, 419-358-6309
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Jeremy Basinger, 419-296-9267
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Gloria Bucher, 419-429-2621
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Tricia Herrman, 419-358-1015, ext. 221
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Esther Birkey, estherbirkey@gmail.com
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Darrell Huber - 419-303-2817, or 419-358-7056
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Gardeners of the Bluffton-Pandora Area
Pat Flinn, 419-358-6766
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Relay for Life/Relay for Hope
Lynda Best, 419-296-2790
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S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club
Duane Bollenbacher - 419-358-7365
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Swiss Community Historical Society
Gary Wetherill, 419-358-1049
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TOPS/KOPS
Sue Rysz, 419-358-4168
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Jeff Yoder, 419-979-9126
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Transition Bluffton
Peter Badertscher
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| 345 County Line Road - 419-358-0170 | 112 N. Main St. - 419-358-5806 |
| 8905 Columbus Grove Road - 419-358-8588 | 8375 Phillips Road - 419-358-1561 |
| 111 Grove St. - 419-358-2591 | 101 S. Jackson St. - 419-358-5766 |
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First Missionary Church
247 N. Lawn Ave.-419-358-7751
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| 223 W. College Ave. - 419-358-5641 | 160 N. Spring St. - 419-358-8631 |
| 835 N. Main St. - 419-358-1382 | 2022 State Route 103 - 419-358-2001 |
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*****OPEN HOUSE*****
413 E. Lehr St., Ada, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 1-3 p. m.
Cute ranch home with many updates including newer furnace, roof shingles and floor coverings, while most recent: new standing seam roof over back bedroom, entry door and fresh paint throughout. Home is move-in ready! Don't miss this one!! Priced at $62,900. Home is agent-owned.
Call Kimmet Realty, LLC at 419-384-7653 for further details.
$18.85 oil change special - Leiber's Garage, 130 Vance St., Bluffton, has a January $18.95 oil change special. Call for your appointment today at 419-358-7006.
Looking for an office or meeting room? Individual offices for rent, just off Main Street, at 111 Vine St. 1 offices available, with shared foyer, open plan area, plus kitchenette and bathroom. Perfect for remote workers. Call 419-419-1518.
Downtown Retail Space Available in historic corner 125 N. Main Street. 1,140 sq. ft. Refurbishment costs negotiable. Call 419-419-1518.
Apartments for Rent:
365 W. Elm St. Bluffton, OH
2-bedrooms & 1-bathroom - $700/month
• Great location overlooking
beautiful Bluffton University campus
• Short walk to downtown shopping district & restaurants
• Secure, clean & well-maintained non-smoking apartments
• Large outdoor green space
• Spacious living area and bedroom(s)
• Full kitchen and appliances
• Access to a secure storage area
• Water, sewer & trash included in monthly rent
• Onsite parking for one vehicle
Tenant is responsible for electric & cable/internet utilities
Landlord contact information:
Bill Gable • 419-230-1166 • bill@gulfcoast.tax
New office space for lease. Choose from 1,750 sq. ft. up to 5,250 sq. ft. Highly visible location on Jefferson Street, State Route 103, Bluffton, with easy access parking. 419-306-3228.
Four bedroom, two bathroom, apartment for rent and quiet street. Ready to move-in. New paint clean carpets and hardwood floors. Students welcome, call 419-231-0741 for details.
Eastside Apartments
606 E. Lincoln Ave.
Ada, OH 45810
Call 419-303-8869 for availability
Realtor owned
For rent - Senior housing 62 and older or disabled of any age. Bluffton Riley View, 115 E. College Ave., Bluffton. Office open Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 419-358-4616, fax 419-358-0275. TDD 1-800-750-0750.
NEWLY RENOVATED
VANCE STREET APARTMENTS
137 Vance St.
Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Immediate availability for income based efficiency and 1 bedroom apartments for 55 years old and up. Income guidelines are:
1 person $20,450
2 persons $23,400
Call: 419-358-7795
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
Citizens Bancshares, Inc., annual shareholders meeting, Jan. 28, 7 p.m., Citizens National Bank, 102 S. Main St., Buffton.
Mennonite Home Communities
of Ohio – Volunteer Opportunities
at Bluffton and Pandora
• MHCO invites families with children, students, couples, singles, and retirees for an array of meaningful activities. These include assisting with games, helping with appointments, worship and Bible studies, delivering snacks/water and more.
• Contact Jessica Strahm, Volunteer Coordinator, if you would like to have a rewarding opportunity to make new friends, and a difference in the lives of others.
• Jessica Strahm, Volunteer Coordinator, Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
JStrahm@mhcoliving.org • 419-358-1015 ext. 248
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GROB SYSTEMS, INC. is a world class European manufacturer of high quality production systems and universal machining centers. Looking for a career change with a local company? GROB is hiring:
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• Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Controls Engineer
• Fabricator
• Functional Safety Engineer
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Cook, day shift and evening shift
Dietary assistant, day shift
Full and part-time available
Apply at good-sam.com
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Help wanted: Bluffton Child Development Center is looking for one full-time teacher and 2 part-time assistant teachers. Please apply at 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 or call 419-358-8222.
Bluffton University is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Development, Alumni and Church Relations. The Senior Director of Development, Alumni and Church Relations oversees a comprehensive fundraising and constituent relations program that includes development, alumni engagement and external church relations efforts with a special emphasis on relationships with congregations and constituents of the Mennonite Church, USA. The Senior Director supervises development, alumni and advancement services staff. This position reports to the Vice President for Advancement. For more information, visit Bluffton Employment.
Wendy's of Bluffton has openings. Competitive pay, advancement opportunities, employee meal discounts.
You may apply now at:
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