Civic organizations listings expanded on Icon Classifieds page
The Bluffton Icon provides Civic, Community and Worship listings for local entities on the Classifieds page. This week we have expanded the Civic organizations listing, see below. Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
BLUFFTON EMS (non-emergency)
Chief Jan Basinger, 419-358-2066 ext. 293, [email protected]
BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
102 S. Jackson St. Bluffton OH 45817. Central Office 419-358-5901
BLUFFTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (non-emergency)
Chief Jon Kinn, 419-358-2066, ext. 5
BLUFFTON IN BLOOM
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator, 419-358-2066
BLUFFTON MAYOR
Richard Johnson, 419-358-2066, ext. 3
BLUFFTON POLICE (non-emergency)
Chief Ryan Burkholder, 419-358-2961, ext. 109
BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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).
BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT
Including Motter Metro Park. 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH 45801; 419-221-1232. [email protected]
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. [email protected]
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
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
- Bluffton Sardines 3rd at WOAL swim meet after day 1
- Ada Icon headlines, July 10
- Orange Twp. receives ODOT request to close two US 30 intersections
- Find and update Bluffton Civic Organization contact information
- 12th Ride to Remember rolls through Bluffton July 11
- Rumpke trash and recycling guidelines for Bluffton, July 2026
- Beaverdam 4-H report for July 6
- Take a look at Blufftonicon.com/calendar (video)
- Newark Earthworks program on historical indigenous architecture, July 22
Thursday, July 9, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 9
- Share the bridge
- Jeff Richards is new Bluffton Elementary principal
- Officer Dominic Francis Memorial Bike & Jeep Run, Aug. 8
- Sheriff seeks information in June 29 Meijer shooting investigation
- Down on the Farm celebration of America 250, July 19
- Enjoy this summer without doing damage
- Register now for July 23 Words and Wine event
- Village of Bluffton to serve BSC Community meal
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- Allen County Auditor explanation of Ohio House Bill 186 Inflation Cap Credit
- Shoemaker sentenced to 27 years on child pornography charges
- St. John's UCC to host Bluffton bike swap
- Beaverdam Bunch reports: July 29 meeting
- July 28 speed puzzle competition at Bluffton Public Library
- Galley Book Group to meet at Bluffton Public Library
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
- Highway Patrol reports on July Fourth fatal crashes
- 2026 Porch Fest preview: Blanchard Creek Band, Conner Raines and AJ Knepper
- Take an RTA bus trip to Delphos on July 29
- Senior Center to host Route 66 Centennial trip
- Family-friendly Jurassic Adventure Escape Room, July 17 and 18
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Register now for Bluffton Public Library's Read with a Dog