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AA OPEN DISCUSSION
7:30 p.m. Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St
AL-ANON MEETINGS
7:30 p.m., Mondays at English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.
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
Director Jim Enneking; PO Box 142; 419-369-2985
BLUFFTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
BLUFFTON BOY SCOUTS
Mike Metzger, 419-358-5598
BLUFFTON BUCS MIDGET FOOTBALL
Zac Kohli, 419-306-2818 or Mitch Geisgie, 419-204-7291, [email protected]
Jim Enneking, 419-369-2985, [email protected]
Raising funds for Lake St dog park, [email protected]
BLUFFTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268
Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674
BLUFFTON GIRL SCOUTS
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Ohio, 888-350-5090
BLUFFTON HOSPITAL AUXILLARY
Heather Schalk, 419-423-5342
BLUFFTON IN BLOOM
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator, 419-358-2066
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]
BLUFFTON PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION
Karen Byers, 419-358-7951 (school phone), [email protected]
BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER
132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
PO Box 241, Bluffton OH 45817 / President Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674
BLUFFTON SWIM TEAM (SARDINES)
Nicole Mikesell, 419-358-0074
BLUFFTON WRITERS GROUP
Ruth Naylor, 419-358-6309
CAMPUS LIFE
Jeremy Basinger, 419-296-9267
CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Gloria Bucher, 419-429-2621
FAIR TRADE TOWN TASK FORCE
Lori Nester, 419-358-9650
Olwen Prichard, (419) 358-5016 (library phone), [email protected]
Pat Flinn, 419-358-6766, Victoria Goddard [email protected]
RELAY FOR LIFE/RELAY FOR HOPE
Lynda Best, 419-296-2790
S.H.A.N.N.O.N. Service Club
Duane Bollenbacher - 419-358-7365
Gary Wetherill, 419-358-1049
TOPS/KOPS
Jean Ream 419-358-7613 or 567-208-3318
TRANSITION BLUFFTON
[email protected]

Churches

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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
FIRST MISSIONARY CHURCH
247 N. Lawn Ave. - 419-358-7751
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
2022 State Route 103 - 419-358-2001

Village of Bluffton

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Bluffton Town Hall
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
EMS chief, non-emergency
Jan Basinger
Fire Chief, non-emergency
Jon Kinn, press 5
Income Tax Administrator
Rhonda Hohenbrink
Mayor
Richard Johnson, press 3
Police Chief, non-emergency
Ryan Burkholder
Police Sergeant, non-emergency
Matt Oglesbee
Utilities clerk
Angie Essinger
Village Administrator
Jesse Blackburn
Village Fiscal Officer
Kevin Nickel

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MEMBERSHIPS

  • Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Classified Ads

POLICY UPDATE BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024
FREE ADS Include help wanted, garage sales, card of thanks, lost and found, wanted, and free items. Non-profit events of interest are free for 10 days.

$1/DAY ADS Items for sale and ticketed events. Items for sale including cars, trucks, real estate or business services. Please provide up to 75 words for $1/day, minimum 10 days. Includes clickable links and phone numbers, one attachement (jpg. png or pdf).

Email ads to [email protected]. Call 567-400-4266 with questions but we will need your ad by email or text. Payment must be received in advance. Payable by credit card or by check to Bluffton Icon, P.O. Box 31, Bluffton, OH 45817.

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE May 16-17 9-7. May 18 9-1. 209 Huber st. Bluffton Oh

Lots of books, New Van seats, gaming chairs, settee, Fisher Price toys[used], old pop bottles, Page dairy bottles, coke bottles, clothes, shoes, household items, fry daddy, craft supplies. Lots of misc.


Garage Sale on Thursday May 16, Friday May 17, Saturday May 18. 
9:00-5:00
205 Hillcrest Dr, Bluffton

Lots of variety.  Teenage girl/adult name brand clothes. Home Decor (Hobby Lobby), Kitchen table, Broyhill Cherry Entertainment Center, Bicycles, Enclosed camping cot, Blackstone 28" Griddle, Baseball gear, Watertender 8.8 3 person POLY row boat, much more quality items that must go.

 


GARAGE SALE on May15th,16th,17th,18th 9 A.M. 332 Hays Avenue, Ada

Mult-family. Mostly like new and many new items. Clean. Decor, small table with 2 chairs, Houshold items-Kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor. Tall kids gate, canopy play pen, jewelry, books, video's bicycles. Large variety of interesting items. Some Adult clothing. Cash only.


GARAGE SALE - May 16 & 17
9 am - 4 pm
300 Riverbend Dr., Bluffton

Baby items; Girls' clothes, swimsuits, snowsuits 3 mos- 12 mos; Boys' 2T; Eddie Bauer pack & play with mattress and sheets; Baby & toddler shoes; 1st birthday decor; home decor; knick knacks; costume jewelry; lighted curio cabinet; Rocker/recliner chair and MORE!


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ARLINGTON MAY 17-18

Arlington Beautification Craft Show and Village Wide Garage Sales... May 17 & 18. Craft Show and Food Trucks will be set up in the village park.


Events of interest

The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a PPK USA sanctioned Punt, Pass & Kick competition from 4-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2 at Ohio Northern's Dial-Roberson Stadium.

This event is FREE for kids ages 6-15.

Register at https://bit.ly/4dOqdvI

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT


YAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER FOR BLUFFTON DOG PARK

Wednesday, May 29 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. 
Vine Street, Bluffton

  • Beachwear Dog Costume Contest
  • Prizes
  • Food trucks
  • Photo booth
  • Raffle baskets
  • Live music

For more information, contact [email protected]

BLUFFTON ICON PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT


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Charcuterie Board-Making Class, May 23

Discover the charm of Maple Crest's Assisted and Independent Living Apartments at our upcoming Open House event.

Join us for a delightful Charcuterie Board-Making Class led by Nectar & Brie from Ada, OH.

May 23, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - Maple Crest Patio Room

Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance by calling or emailing Aly Breece 419-358-1015, ext. 265 // [email protected]


For Sale

TROMBONE FOR SALE

C.G. Conn B flat trombone, crafted in Elkhart, Indiana. With Bach 12 mouthpiece, lyre for marching and carrying case. Used by two superior Bluffton HS players! $75. [email protected].

 


BHS FOOTBALL FINALIST CAP

One-of a kind - 1991 Bluffton HS Football Division V state finalist cap. $25. [email protected]


Announcements

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AUGUST 10, 2024 BLUFFTON HISTORY DAY

At the 2nd annual Bluffton History Day, the Bluffton Fire Department will be reenacting a c. 1897 water pressure test with fire hoses on Main St. For the recreation, Main St. will be closed from 10 a.m.-noon.

Hosted by the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society


For Rent

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SPRING SAVINGS ARE IN BLOOM: NEW PRICE FOR REST OF 2024

One Bedroom Apartment $2024/month---That's a savings of $12,985
Independent Living Apartments

For more information, call 419-358-1015, x101 or or email Kelly Wheeler, [email protected] 

Maple Crest of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton, OH 45817
www.mhcoliving.org


DOWNTOWN STOREFRONT FOR RENT

at 125 N. Main St. Call 419-581-1289.


Looking for event space?

1,140 sq. ft. available in downtown Bluffton for an event or pop-up shop. Rent it for a day! Call 419-581-1289.


APARTMENT FOR RENT

Pandora (Downtown/ Ground Level) Apartment – 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath newly remodeled with all appliances including washer/ dryer and dishwasher.  Storage shed included as well.  Utilities paid by resident.  No pets.  No smoking.

Rent $775.00 with 1 month's deposit.
Call:  (419) 303-8869.  Realtor owned.


For Rent in Ada

4 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment for rent newly painted new carpet big back yard plenty of private parking.

Call 419-231-0741


For Rent in Bluffton

3 bedroom 1 bathroom with garage washroom on quiet residential block recently renovated single family house for rent.

Call 419-231-0741


Card of Thanks

THANK YOU AD GUIDELINES
The Icon will post up to 10 lines/100 words in a FREE "Thank you" ad for two weeks. Email your ad to [email protected].


Services Offered

BLACK HARDWOOD MULCH (RICH JOHNSON) 

32. DOLLARS A YD 

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES OF BLUFFTON.

CALL 419-234-4202


Notices

REGULARLY SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS

See the Community Calendar for regularly scheduled public meetings in the Village of Bluffton. Notices of special meetings and hearings will be listed here. Notifications of Council committee meetings are also be posted in our Public Meetings news section.


Help Wanted

YOUTH INTERN

Bluffton Presbyterian Church is looking for a replacement for its Youth Intern. This is a paid position. Must be 18 or older. 

Please call Linda Nelson ([email protected]) or Dick McGarrity ([email protected]). 


WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon are looking for writers and photographers to help cover occasional public meetings and events. To set up an informational phone interview with editor Paula Scott, email [email protected] and include phone number. Prior news reporting experience is not required.