VILLAGE OF BLUFFTON ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
The Village of Bluffton Tree Commission will hold an Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bluffton Community Pool. Trees will be planted to add shade to the parking area.
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Civic Organizations
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 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, [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 COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268
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| Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
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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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BLUFFTON IN BLOOM
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator, 419-358-2066
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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 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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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 |
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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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| Gary Wetherill, 419-358-1049 |
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TOPS/KOPS
Jean Ream 419-358-7613 or 567-208-3318
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TRANSITION BLUFFTON
[email protected]
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Churches
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| 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 |
| 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
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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Bluffton Town Hall
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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EMS chief, non-emergency
Jan Basinger
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Fire Chief, non-emergency
Jon Kinn, press 5
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Income Tax Administrator
Rhonda Hohenbrink
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Mayor
Richard Johnson, press 3
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Police Chief, non-emergency
Ryan Burkholder
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Police Sergeant, non-emergency
Matt Oglesbee
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Utilities clerk
Angie Essinger
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Village Administrator
Jesse Blackburn
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Village Fiscal Officer
Kevin Nickel
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Events of interest
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Village of Pandora, Ohio 2024 Community Wide Garage Sale will be held:
THU June 6 8a-5p
FRI June 7 8a-5p
SAT June 8 8a-noon
There will also be a rummage sale at Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E Washington St from 9a-5p, Thu & Fri and 9-noon Sat
ST. JOHN'S RUMMAGE SALE IN COLUMBUS GROVE
Thursday, May 2nd, 9 AM to 4 PM, friday, May 3rd, 9 AM to 4 PM, and Saturday, May 4th, 9 AM to 12 PM at St. John's Community Church in Columbus Grove, OH, during Columbus Grove's community garage sales.
Variety of items for sale. Baked good sale while supplies last and food to eat. Located in church's basement. Entrance is at ground level, at back of church, facing west towards Columbus Grove school. Parking available north of the church.
St. John's Community Church, 205 N.High St., Columbus Grove, OH
Bluffton Diamond Sports Opening Day
Sunday, April 28 at Village Park
BLUFFTON VS BLUFFTON
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Games will have a 1 hour time limit.
Wanted
USED COUCH OR LOVESEAT
I am looking for a gently used couch or loveseat. Please contact 419-549-2654. You may call or text thank you.
VEHICLE STORAGE SPACE
Wanted: an enclosed garage or storage area for my classic car in the Bluffton or Ada area. It needs to be at least 20 feet long with an electric outlet. Contact Philip Compton - 419-604-6268 - [email protected].
Card of Thanks
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Services Offered
BLACK HARDWOOD MULCH (RICH JOHNSON)
32. DOLLARS A YD
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES OF BLUFFTON.
CALL 419-234-4202
For Rent
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
Notices
NEW COMMUNITY ALERT AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The Village of Bluffton is now using Everbridge as its Community Alert and Notification platform.
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Beginning April 1, 2024, Nixle will no longer be used.
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
Kibbee’s Craft Beer, Wine & Deli
Kibbee’s is looking for part time night help. Join our Kibbee team where the music is always jamming and the customers are always smiling! Applicants must be at least 21 years old, able to lift 15lbs, dependable and willing to learn our products. We offer weekly pay, employee discounts and a flexible schedule 15-25 hours per week (closed on Sundays). If interested please stop by our store at 140 County Road 313 for an application, use the form HERE, or e-mail Chloe at [email protected].
TRUCK DRIVER
Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Truck Driver with the following qualifications: Applicant must possess a Class A CDL – Responsible for local driving only -Willing to drive forklift if needed – Work with minimal supervision – Excellent communication skills
This position works a traditional 5/8 hour day schedule. Overtime will be scheduled if necessary. Starting pay for this position is based upon experience.
Apply on line at www.diamondmb.com/
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