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Civic Organizations

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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 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
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 Scrap Artist Quilters
Meet at 7 p.m.on 1st Monday of the month, Bluffton Senior Center. Contact Deb Beer [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
Scoutmaster Brad Taylor
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

Churches

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601 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817
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

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 of interest

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Thru Nov 27 - Holiday Gift Silent Auction, Bluffton Public Library

Nov 9-10 - A Few of Papa's Favorite Scenes, BHS Drama Club

Nov 14 - Healthwise mobile clinic, Bluffton Public Library, 9-11 a.m.

Nov 14 - Jingle Bell Stroll, Noon to 7:00 p.m.

Nov 14-15-16-17, 26 Pebbles, Ramseyer Auditorium

Nov 19, Bob Antibus on local parks, noon, Town Hall

Nov 30 - Blaze of Lights Festival, 4:00-11:00 p.m.

Nov 30 - Blaze After Lighting party, 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Dec 6 - Handel's Messiah, Yoder Recital Hall (Dec. 7, Findlay)

Dec 7-8 - Christmas Open House, Schumacher Homestead, 2-:600 p.m.

Dec 14 - Etc. Inc. Redo, Renew, Repurpose, 1-5 p.m. Bluffton YMCA lobby

Feb 8 - Feeding People and Wildlife, Centennial Hall, 4:00 p.m.


COUNTRY COLLECTION CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE
Saturday, November 16, 2024 - Allen County Fairgrounds
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Over 250 booths, admission $4.00
Boutiques, wood working, arrangements, candles, wearables, glass, dolls, baked goods and much more! Kuntree Friends & Krafts 419-648-3747

Click here for more info


Notices

RENE SHELLY D.O.
BLUFFTON PHYSICIANS, INC. 
November 4, 2024 notice of practice closure at 505 E. Jefferson St., Bluffton 45817

SEE ATTACHED LETTER


ACBDD 2025 ACTION PLAN DRAFT

The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be receiving public input and comments on the 2025 Annual Action Plan draft for the 30 days, beginning November 4, 2024.

All are welcome to review the draft and email feedback to the Board at [email protected]. The 2025 Annual Action Plan can be found HERE.


VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON ORDINANCE COMMITTEE

Informational meeting on proposed legislation for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). 

7:00 p.m., November 19, Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Richland Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on November 13th, 2024 at 7:00pm at the Richland Township Building 8435 Dixie Hwy, Bluffton, Ohio. 

This hearing is to consider the recommendation of the Richland Township Zoning Commission to deny the request by David Kane of EDP Renewables of North America to re-zone parcel # 28-3100-04-007.000 from R-PUD to Manufacturing 2 to meet the requirements of the Richland Township Zoning Resolution relative to Renewable Energy Systems.

This parcel is situated along Sugar Creek between Dixie Hwy and Napoleon Road and is owned by Alan and Rodney Davis.


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.


Announcements

2024 Residential Lights Competition

* REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 25TH
* DECORATIONS SHOULD BE UP BY NOVEMBER 30TH

To register, email the Chamber at [email protected] with the subject line "Residential Lights" Include Name, Address and Phone Number

Click flyer to enlarge


BLUFFTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Discovery Days Winning Numbers for October 2024:

First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 5430757

Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 547956

Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 600275

Prizes can be picked up after 1:00 pm on November 1, 2024 at the Bluffton Public Library. Prizes must be picked up before November 22, 2024.


BLUFFTON FOOD PANTRY
NOVEMBER 2024

Distribution dates for the Bluffton Community Assistance Program:
Saturday, November 16, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

 


Blaze of Lights parade entry invitation

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has mailed forms to past parade participants SEE ATTACHED for the November 30 Blaze of Lights Parade. 

  • 4:00 p.m. Lineup at 601 N. Main (Bluffton Community, previously The Centre)
  • 5:00 p.m. Parade start
  • Parade ends at College Ave south of Main

The 2024 float theme is "Holiday Movies." Entries will be judged and trophies awarded. 

For more information, email [email protected] or call 419-369-2985.


Wanted

CONTENT CREATORS WANTED
Interested in all things Ada? The Ada Icon is seeking content creators for the following areas:

  • Event reports
  • Profiles of individuals and organizations
  • Business beat
  • Calendar keeper

This is paid, freelance work. Support your community by helping us expand our news coverage. For more information, email [email protected].


Card of Thanks

DID YOU KNOW? Thank you notices are FREE. 

Email 75 words or less to [email protected].


Help Wanted

Youth Services Coordinator at Bluffton Public Library
The focus of the Youth Services Coordinator is to support the needs of the Bluffton community children, teens, and families. SEE ATTACHED DESCRIPTION

24 hrs/wk. Schedule includes a variety of day, evening and Saturday hours. Rate: $16.37/hr., benefits include OPERS. To apply, submit resume and job application to Bluffton Public Library, ATTN: YSC Job Search, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton,OH 45817 or [email protected] by November 15 for full consideration. EOE


EXPERIENCED PLUMBER

Basinger Plumbing & Heating, LLC is looking to hire an experienced plumber. We complete both residential and commercial services and installation work. The ideal candidate would possess 3+ years’ experience in either. We offer a full benefits package, competitive wages, and career growth. Please send your resume or any questions to [email protected] or call (419) 358 -1355. Will be a sign on bonus once employed for 1 year!


HVAC TECHNICIAN

Basinger Plumbing & Heating, LLC is looking to hire an experienced HVAC technician. We complete both residential and commercial services and installation work. The ideal candidate would possess 3+ years’ experience in either.  We offer a full benefits package, competitive wages, and career growth. Please send your resume or any questions to [email protected] or call (419) 358-1355. Will be a sign on bonus once employed for 1 year!


DID YOU KNOW? Help wanted ads are FREE. 

Email 75 words or less and one graphic to [email protected].