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Civic Organizations
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| Chief Noah Babcock, 419-358-2066 ext. 293 |
| 102 S. Jackson St. Bluffton OH 45817. Central Office 419-358-5901 |
| Chief Jon Kinn, 419-358-2066, ext. 5 |
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BLUFFTON IN BLOOM
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator, 419-358-2066
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BLUFFTON MAYOR
Richard Johnson, 419-358-2066, ext. 3
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| Chief Ryan Burkholder, 419-358-2961, ext. 109 |
| 145 S Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817 419-358-5016. Trustees meet at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except December and August). |
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BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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| Including Motter Metro Park. 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH 45801; 419-221-1232 |
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ORANGE TOWNSHIP
Township House 2973 Township Road 28, Bluffton, OH 45817 Board of trustees meetings on 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP
Township House 8435 North Dixie Highway Bluffton, Ohio 45817. Board of trustees meetings: 8:00 p.m., 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. PHONE 419-358-4897
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Community Organization
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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AA OPEN DISCUSSION
7:30 p.m. Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St
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AL-ANON MEETINGS
7:30 p.m., Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.
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AMERICAN LEGION
Bluffton Post 382. Meetings at 7:30 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 405 N. Spring St. Dennis Morrison, 419-358-4950
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| Director Jim Enneking; PO Box 142; 419-369-2985 |
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BLUFFTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
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BLUFFTON BUCS MIDGET FOOTBALL
Zac Kohli, 419-306-2818 or Mitch Geisgie, 419-204-7291, [email protected]
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| Jim Enneking, 419-369-2985, [email protected] |
| Raising funds for Lake St dog park, [email protected] |
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BLUFFTON GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Ohio, 888-350-5090
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BLUFFTON HOSPITAL AUXILLARY
Heather Schalk, 419-423-5342
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| Meetings on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Town Hall; contact [email protected] |
| Meetings 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday; 419-358-7941, [email protected] |
| Meetings 7:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday, 3rd floor town hall; P.O. Box 221, Bluffton, OH 45817, [email protected] |
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BLUFFTON PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Karen Byers, 419-358-7951 (school phone), [email protected]
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BLUFFTON SCRAP ARTIST QUILTERS
Meet at 7 p.m.on 1st Monday of the month, Bluffton Senior Center. Contact Deb Beer [email protected]
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BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER
132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
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| PO Box 241, Bluffton OH 45817 / President Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
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BLUFFTON SWIM TEAM (SARDINES)
Nicole Mikesell, 419-358-0074
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BLUFFTON WRITERS GROUP
Ruth Naylor, 419-358-6309
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| Scoutmaster Brad Taylor |
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CAMPUS LIFE
Jeremy Basinger, 419-296-9267
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CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Gloria Bucher, 419-429-2621
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FAIR TRADE TOWN TASK FORCE
Lori Nester, 419-358-9650
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| Olwen Prichard, (419) 358-5016 (library phone), [email protected] |
| Pat Flinn, 419-358-6766, Victoria Goddard [email protected] |
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RELAY FOR LIFE/RELAY FOR HOPE
Lynda Best, 419-296-2790
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| Gary Wetherill, 419-358-1049 |
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TOPS/KOPS
Jean Ream 419-358-7613 or 567-208-3318
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Churches
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| 601 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817 |
| 112 N Main St, 419-358-5806 |
| 2022 State Route 103 - 419-358-2001 |
| 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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| 116 Church St. - 419-358-8921 |
| 15988 Road 4, Pandora. 419-384-3680 |
| 223 W. College Ave. - 419-358-5641 |
| 160 N. Spring St. - 419-358-8631 |
| 835 N. Main St. - 419-358-1382 |
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TRUE WORD TABERNACLE
345 County Line Rd, Bluffton, 567-226-1163
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Classified Ads
ABOUT CLASSIFIED ADS (Updated August 2024)
COMMUNICATION Email ads to [email protected]. Call 567-400-4266 with questions but ads must be sent electronically.
- Please provide up to 75 words. Includes clickable links and phone numbers, one attachement (jpg. png or pdf).
PAYMENT Payable by credit card with an email link. Please do not send checks.
COST $1/day, minimum 10 days Items for sale and ticketed events. Items for sale including cars, trucks, real estate or business services.
FREE Ads Include help wanted, garage sales, card of thanks, lost and found, wanted, and free items.
| Events (5) | Garage Sales (3) |
| For Rent (2) | Help Wanted (2) |
| For Sale (1) | Lost and Found (0) |
| Services (1) | Notices (3) |
| Announcements (1) | Political Ads (0) |
| Card of Thanks (1) | Public Auctions (0) |
| Free (2) | Wanted (0) |
Events
Free ads for free events. $1/day, minimum 10 days for ads for ticketed events and fundraisers. Email [email protected].
Family Fun Bike Ride Series
Get ready to pedal into fun! On July 26 at 11:00 a.m., join us for the Family Fun Bike Ride at St. John’s UCC. This event takes place on the last Saturday of each month through October.
Bring your family, your bikes, and your excitement for a scenic and joyful ride through Bluffton. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Stay active, make memories, and enjoy the great outdoors. See you there!
5K In Pursuit of Suicide Awareness
Join us on September 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM at Liberty Benton High School for the 5K Foot Pursuit, a race dedicated to promoting suicide awareness and mental health support, hosted by the Crime Prevention Association of Findlay/Hancock County and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office Peer Support Team.
Inspired by the relentless pursuit of help and healing, this race challenges runners, walkers, and law enforcement professionals alike to come together in solidarity. SIGNUP https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Findlay/5KFootPursuitInPursuitOfSuicideAwa...
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AUGUST 9 DOMINIC FRANCIS MEMORIAL BIKE & JEEP RUN
The 2nd annual Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run will be held on Saturday August 9th this year. Last year was a great success and hoping for even more people this year! This is a fundraiser for the Dominic Francis Memorial Scholarships that are awarded to a graduating senior each year from Bluffton and Cory-Rawson High Schools. CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO BLUFFTON?
Email events to [email protected]
JULY
13-17 Community VBS at Bluffton Family YMCA
17 Music at the Gazebo, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
25-26 Bluffton chamber Discovery Days, Downtown Bluffton
26 Alumni & Friends Golf Scramble, Bluffton Golf Club
31 Music at the Gazebo, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
AUGUST
5 National Night Out and Fireworks, Bluffton Community Pool
8 Bluffton Soccer Club Golf Scramble, Hidden Creek GC, 9:00 a.m.
9 2nd Annual Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, 10 a.m.
9 Bluffton History Day at the LE&W Depot at Buckeye Lake
9 2nd Sat., Hearth Cooking, Schumacher Homestead, 1-4 p.m.
9 BHS Soccer Alumni Games - Girls, 5:00 p.m. and Boys, 7:00 p.m.
14 Music at the Gazebo, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
21 Bluffton chamber Lunch & Learn TBA
28 Music at the Gazebo, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
30 Bluffton Porchfest 2025
SEPTEMBER
6 Ohio’s Tree Farm of the Year Tour, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
11 Music at the Gazebo, Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 7:00 p.m.
27 Bluffton Fall Festival, multiple locations
For Rent
For Rent ads are $1/day, minimum 10 days. Payable online only.
Photos at www.kimmetproperties.com/
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APARTMENT #8 FOR RENT
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Apartment in Ada for rent
Where: East Side Apartments (Manager on-site)
Appliances: New stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. Also, washer and dryer included.
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Paint: Freshly painted
Level: 3 step entry
Floors: New carpet and vinyl
Also, laminate hallway, foyer and dining area
Owner pays: Garbage, mowing and snow removal
Rent: $1,175.00
Deposit: 1 month
Lease: Subject to lease termination for existing tenant Call Dennis at (419) 303-8869 / Realtor owned.
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APARTMENT #14 FOR RENT
3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath Apartment in Ada for rent
East Side Apartments (Manager on-site)
Appliances: New stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. Washer and dryer also included.
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Pets: No
Smoking: No
Paint: Freshly painted
Level: Ground level
Floors: Hardwood/ vinyl
Owner pays: Garbage, mowing and snow removal
Rent: $1,175.00
Deposit: 1 month
Available: Now
Call Dennis at (419) 303-8869 / Realtor owned.
Pandora Apartment for rent
Photo at www.kimmetproperties.com/
1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath Apartment in Pandora
Appliances: Stove, refrigerator,
washer and dryer and dishwasher
Pets: No
Smoking: No
Floors: Carpet and vinyl
Level: Ground level
Owner pays: Snow plowing
Rent: $775.00
Deposit: 1 month
Storage: Includes storage shed
Available: September 1, 2025
Call Dennis at (419) 303-8869 / Realtor owned.
For Sale
YOUR AD HERE! Find buyers for cars, recreational vehicles and merchandise on the Icon! $1/day, minimum 10 days. Payable online only. Email up to 75 words and 1 image to [email protected].
Services
Send 75 words or less, max. 1 image to [email protected]. $1/day, minimum 10 days. Payable online.
Advertise business services on the Bluffton Icon! We always feature LOCAL advertising.
Announcements
To inquire about non-profit and business announcements, email [email protected].
REFRAMING BLUFFTON'S HISTORY ART CONTEST
Inspiration photos on display at Bluffton Public Library (wall nearest Main St.)
The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is sponsoring an art contest based on eight historic photos:
- Paint, Draw, Photo or Mixed Media
- Submissions must be 8 1/2 x 11" (landscape)
- Photo submissions at a minimum of 300 dpi.
- Prizes for Youth & Adult entries.
FREE to Enter. Deadline July 31, 2025
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Card of Thanks
Free
Items offered for free are posted at no charge. Email [email protected].
SENIOR CENTER OFFER FOR TEACHERS
Area teachers: the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center would like to assist you by putting together packets for your opening days of school. You would need to bring all papers already copied/printed, the order that you want them in (an example), and how you would like them put together (gallon zip bags, stapled, etc.). Drop off items a week before they are needed and our volunteers will put everything together for you to pick up for your students.
Call the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center at 419-358-8971 and ask for Sherry or Tanya for more details.
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Garage Sales
HUGE Garage Sale. July 17-18 from 9-5.
No early sales. 430 S. Jackson St, Bluffton.
ABOUT GARAGE SALE ADS
Yes, the Icon's garage sale ads are FREE on both BlufftonIcon.com and AdaIcon.com! AND they include a pin on our combined map.
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Ads are limited to the Bluffton+ area including Arlington, Beaverdam, Columbus Grove, Jenera, Mt. Cory, Rawson and Pandora, and the Ada+ area including Alger, Dola, Dunkirk, McGuffey and Harrod.
Please provide ads by Tuesday for long weekend garage sales.
If you are a home-based business, ads are $1/day, minimum $10.
Help Wanted
FREE ad category. Items are limited to 75 words. Additional information can be attached as a PDF or web link. Email [email protected].
CONTENT CREATORS Help us put a little more Ada and Bluffton in the Icons! Looking for freelance content creators (monthly and occasional) including:
- Photographers
- Content and calendar managers
- Feature and special event writers
- Public meetings primary and substitute reporters
Call Paula Scott, editor, at 567-400-4266 for information.
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Notices
Public Notices are posted at no charge. The Bluffton Icon is not a "newspaper of record" as in https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-7.10 Email [email protected].
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the Bluffton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals on Thursday July 31, 2025 at 5:00 pm. The hearing will be held at the Bluffton Town Hall in the Third-floor community room, 154 North Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following:
The Resident at 189 W. Kibler St. is requesting a variance from Article 153.047 Accessory buildings in residential districts section (D). The request is for a dimensional variance from the required side yard and dwelling setback identified in Article 153.083, for an additional bay to their garage.
Bryan Lloyd
Assistant Village Administrator
NOTICE of July 31 public hearing