For Sale: 2010 Toyota Prius, 163,150 miles. $4,600. Two owners. Clean, non-smoker, great commuter car with excellent gas mileage! (40-50 mpg). New tires, new battery, new alignment. No accidents. Regular oil change and complete maintenance records. Aux inputs, steering wheel dash controls. Text or call 419-296-8025.
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Village of Bluffton
Please contact The Icon at info@blufftonicon.com for any organization changes in your listing.
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1 -BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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Accounts Payable
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Bluffton Community Swimming Pool
Press 6
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EMS chief, non-emergency
Jan Basinger, press 5
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Fire Chief, non-emergency
Jon Kinn, press 5
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Income Tax Administrator
Rhonda Hohenbrink, press 2
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Mayor
Richard Johnson, press 3
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Police Chief, non-emergency
Ryan Burkholder, press 4
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Police Sergeant, non-emergency
Matt Oglesbee, press 4
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Street and Water Department
Press 7
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Utilities clerk
Angie Essinger, press 1
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Village Administrator
Jesse Blackburn, press 3
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Village Fiscal Officer
Laura Ewing, press 2
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Waste Water Treatment Plant
Press 8
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Civic Organizations
Please contact The Icon at info@blufftonicon.com for any organization changes in your listing.
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AA Open Discussion
7:30 p.m., Mondays, and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St
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Al-Anon meetings
7:30 p.m., Mondays, and 11:30 a.m., Saturdays at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.
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Bereavement Support Group
Meets second Thursday of the month at Restore Community Center in Ada
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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 |
Bluffton Athletic Boosters
Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
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Bluffton Boy Scouts
Mike Metzger, 419-358-5598
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Bluffton Bucs Midget football
Zac Kohli, 419-306-2818 or Mitch Geisgie, 419-204-7291
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Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs
Paula Scott, executive director, 567-525-6667
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Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268 |
| Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
Bluffton Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization
Crystal Camper, 419-235-7572
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Bluffton Girl Scouts
Girl Scouts of Northwestern Ohio, 888-350-5090
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Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary
Heather Schalk, 419-423-5342
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Bluffton in Bloom
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator
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Colleen Lazar, 419-429-7605 |
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Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
Ruth Grihalva, 419-358-0656
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Bluffton Senior Citizens (Association) Center
132 N. Main St., Tonya Meyer, director, 419-358-8971
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Bluffton Shuffleboard Club
Steve Slaughterbeck, 419-358-5528
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Bluffton Swim Team
Nicole Mikesell, 419-358-0074
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Bluffton Writers Group
Ruth Naylor, 419-358-6309
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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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Care Giver Support Group
Tricia Herrman, 419-358-1015, ext. 221
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Fair Trade Town Task Force
Esther Birkey, estherbirkey@gmail.com
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Friends of the Library
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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Town Hall Concert Series
Jeff Yoder, 419-979-9126
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Transition Bluffton
Peter Badertscher
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Churches
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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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116 Church St. - 419-358-8921 |
| 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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Classified Ads
Residence for sale
511 Greding Street, Bluffton
Four bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch house on a quiet culdesac.
Built 2005, one owner, fully finished basement.
Several improvements and expansion in 2015.
Text or call 419-348-2706 for more details.
Bluffton residence for sale
357 S. Jackson St. Brick ranch with three bedrooms, one-and-one-half bath, new roof, new air conditioning, new windows. Hardwood floors and full finished basement. $217,500 call 419-306-1634.
Home Health Services
Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio
CALL 419-358-1015, ext 300
to schedule a home consultation
Drive Time Driving Instruction, Bluffton, is accepting next in-person Bluffton class June 14-19. Details at: www.drivetimedriving.com
Attention Bluffton third, fourth, fifth and sixth graders. Want to cheer for the Bluffton Buccaneers midget football team? If so, cheerleading coaches Stefani and Chase Koontz want to hear from you. Interested youth need to have parents email the following information to: blufftonbucscheerleaders@gmail.com Provide your name, parent’s name and a phone number to text or call with further information. The deadline sign-up is Saturday, May 30.
Bluffton Community Assistance Program
accepting monetary donations to Bluffton food pantry
Due to the COVID-19 virus, in April and May, the Community Assistance Program is using Community Market gift cards to give to its clients rather than opening the food pantry for monthly distribution.
Monetary donations may be sent to:
Bluffton Community Assistance Program
PO Box 52
Bluffton, OH 45817
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R COOP - now open weekends
2168 Road R • Bluffton
We have some great decorative,
farmstead and vintage items to
put in and outside your home to
enjoy. Most are one of a kind.
Once gone, they won’t be
available again.
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Family True Value Hardware
109 N. Main St., Bluffton
May Bargains of the Month
Mondays-Fridays 8 to 5:30
Saturdays 8 to 4:30
419-358-2866
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• Leiber's Garage - 130 Vance St., Bluffton AND
• Tommy Tire Sales & Alignment Center - 3032 SR 309, Ada
have 6 coupons for April:
• Free code scan
• $40 off 4-wheel alignment with purchase of 4 Mastercraft Tires
* $15 off full synthetic oil change
• $50 off purchase and installation of 4 Mastercraft Tires
• $24.99 standard oil change/new oil filter & up to 5 quarts standard motor oil
• $50 off per axle standard brake service, free brake inspection, installation of new brake pads with limited lifetime parts warranty and new rotors
Leiber's Garage • 419-358-7006
Tommy Tire Sales & Alignment Center • 419-634-8401
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Rhodes State College, Lima - Register today for summer classes. Rhodes State offers a wide variety of online and on-campus course options at a tuition you can afford. Choose from Over 90 associate degree and certificate programs including the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Transfer Degrees. For complete details about summer classes CLICK HERE.
Ada Apartments for Rent
1006 Northernview B (June 1)
Rent $700/month, 1 yr lease
Deposit $700
Utilities: Not included
Appliances: Washer/Dryer, AC, Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
Pets: No
Parking: Private Lot
Storage shed: Included
124 HAYS A (Available June 1)
3 Bedroom/2 Bath apartment/duplex
Rent: $1200/month, 1 YR lease
Deposit: $1200
Utilities: Not Included
Appliances: Washer/Dryer, stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher
Pets: No
Garage: 2 Car attached
114 Franklin St. (Available June 1)
2 Bedroom/1Bath Apartment
Rent: $495 Month, 1 yr lease
Deposit $495
Utilities: Trash service included
Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, window AC unit, washer/ dryer
Pets: No
Parking: Private lot
116 Franklin St. (Available July 1)
2 Bedroom/1Bath Apartment
Rent: $475 Month, 1 yr lease
Deposit $475
Utilities: Trash service included
Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, window AC unit
Pets: No
Parking: Private lot
Contact Info: Realtor owned. blufftonsold@gmail.com or 419-230-7158
Renting Jefferson St. Villas - 2 bedroom 2 bath Villas. 1,050 sq ft. All kitchen appliances and washer and dryer included. Pet friendly. $925 a month plus utilities. Call 419-296-3786.
Looking for an office or meeting room? Individual offices for rent, just off Main Street, at 111 Vine St., Bluffton. 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.
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
Black Hardwood Mulch has arrived. Call Rich Johnson at 419-358-4666 or 410-234-4202. $30 a yard. Can deliver.
THE INN at OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
• Full-time Guest Service Agent
• Part-time Bartender
Competitive wages offered, FT position offers benefits.
Must have flexible scheduling availability.
You may apply at the Inn or at: http://www.innatonu.com/careers/application
EOE
••• MHCO HIRING GRACIOUS PEOPLE •••
HILTY HOME, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, OH
STNA (Full and Part-time, 6am- 2pm, 2pm-10pm, and 10pm-6am)
Dietary Cook/Aide (As needed basis)
Housekeeping/Laundry Aide (Dayshift)
MAPLE CREST, 700 Maple Crest Ct., Bluffton, OH
Elder Assistant (Full-time day shift and Part-time evenings)
Activity Assistant (Part-time)
Dietary Assistant (Part-time)
Housekeeping (Day shift- no weekends or holidays)
MENNONITE MEMORIAL HOME, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, OH
STNA (Full and Part-time, 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am)
RN/LPN (Full and Part-time 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am)
Dietary Cook (Full and Part-time)
Dietary Aide (Part-time evenings)
Housekeepers (Full and Part-time)
WILLOW RIDGE, 410 W. ELM ST. BLUFFTON, OH
PRN Nurse
STNA/Shahbaz (Full and Part-time, 2pm-10pm)
HOME HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, 410 W. ELM ST. BLUFFTON, OH
STNA (Part-time, primarily dayshift hours)
IF INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE AT www.mhcoliving.orgunder the careers link.
** STNA’S- ASK IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE $2000 SIGN ON BONUS**
Front desk assistant - Monday thru Thursday 8:45-5:15. No Fridays or major holiday hours. Paid major holidays & 1 week paid vacation. We need someone who can start working ASAP. We are seeking a person who has the ability to multi-task, prioritize work, a fast learner & to perform basic math skills. No computer work. Please send a resume to deginsurance@fairpoint.net attention Bernie
The Village of Bluffton is looking for a motivated individual for the following position:
Full-time Public Works Department
This position performs a broad variety of public service duties including light and heavy manual work; operating and maintaining equipment; maintenance and care of Village buildings and property; and other duties as assigned. Work performed will be indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Applicants should possess general mechanical aptitude as well as the physical and mental ability to perform manual tasks.
Minimum qualifications include: a H.S. diploma, working experience with various hand tools, a strong work ethic, capacity to attain Ohio EPA licenses in water or wastewater, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Ohio and successful completion of pre-employment physical and drug screen.
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and functions of the storm sewer system, water distribution system, sanitary sewer collections system; streets and bike path maintenance; parks and pool maintenance; roadway signage and pavement marking maintenance; brush and leaf removal; snow & ice removal, among other duties.
Starting wage for full time position: $16.00 per hour; higher pay rate with current EPA water or wastewater licenses. Excellent benefits package.
Interested applicants please drop off resume with 3 references to:
Village of Bluffton, 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, OH 45817
Attn: Village Administrator
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Monday, June 1, 2020, or until position is filled.
The Village of Bluffton is an EOE
Ada schools has the following position available:
Bus Driver for Apollo route
Training reimbursed after one (1) year of service
Classified application is available at www.adabulldogs.org.
Submit application to GiGi Fetter: fetterg@adabulldogs.org or mail: 725 West North Avenue, Ada, OH 45810
Blanchard Valley Health System - To view career openings in the Blanchard Valley Health System please click here.
OHIO MEANS JOBS is an agency of the State of Ohio.
• CLICK HERE to view jobs listed within 10 miles of BLUFFTON.
• CLICK HERE to view jobs listed within 10 miles of ADA.
Ohio Northern University - Office of Human Resources, 525 S.. Main St., Ada, Ohio 45810, employment opportunities. Click here for current job postings.
