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Civic Organizations
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| Chief Noah Babcock, 419-358-2066 ext. 293 |
| 102 S. Jackson St. Bluffton OH 45817. Central Office 419-358-5901 |
| Chief Jon Kinn, 419-358-2066, ext. 5 |
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BLUFFTON IN BLOOM
Jesse Blackburn, Village administrator, 419-358-2066
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BLUFFTON MAYOR
Richard Johnson, 419-358-2066, ext. 3
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| Chief Ryan Burkholder, 419-358-2961, ext. 109 |
| 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 July). |
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BLUFFTON TOWN HALL
419-358-2066 - Press 0 for operator
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| Including Motter Metro Park. 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH 45801; 419-221-1232 |
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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.
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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
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Community Organization
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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 Rene Gabriel; PO Box 142; 419-369-2985 |
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BLUFFTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Beth Ackerman, 419-204-9913
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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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| Rene Gabriel, 419-369-2985, [email protected] |
| Volunteers and fundraising for Lake St dog park, [email protected] |
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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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| 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, 405 N. Spring St; 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 SCRAP ARTIST QUILTERS
Meet at 7 p.m.on 1st Monday of the month, Bluffton Senior Center. Contact Deb Beer [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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| Scoutmaster Brad Taylor |
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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, Victoria Goddard [email protected] |
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RELAY FOR LIFE/RELAY FOR HOPE
Lynda Best, 419-296-2790
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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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Churches
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| 601 N Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817 |
| 116 Church St. - 419-358-8921 |
| 112 N Main St, 419-358-5806 |
| 2022 State Route 103 - 419-358-2001 |
| 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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| 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 |
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TRUE WORD TABERNACLE
345 County Line Rd, Bluffton, 567-226-1163
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Classified Ads
ABOUT CLASSIFIED ADS (Updated August 2024)
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COST $1/day, minimum 10 days Items for sale and ticketed events. Items for sale including cars, trucks, real estate or business services.
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| Events (2) | Garage Sales (2) |
| For Rent (3) | Help Wanted (3) |
| For Sale (2) | Lost and Found (0) |
| Services (0) | Notices (3) |
| Announcements (5) | Political Ads (0) |
| Card of Thanks (0) | Public Auctions (0) |
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Events
Free ads for free events. $1/day, minimum 10 days for ads for ticketed events and fundraisers. Email [email protected].
Email events and updates
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See the Icon's full Community Calendar
JUNE
27 Eight on the Lam, free movie at Shannon Theatre, 10 a.m.
JULY
4 1776 (movie musical), free at Shannon Theatre, 10 a.m.
4 Americana Singing with Wendy Chappell-Dick, 1-3:30 p.m.
4 America 250 4th of July Parade, 4:00 p.m.
4 America 250 Community Choir Patriotic Music, 6:00 p.m.
8 Simultaneous reading Declaration of Independence, Depot at 405 N. Spring, 7 p.m.
11 Ride to Remember, Sommer Center, Bluffton U, 8 a.m. mass start
11 Critters, Spitters, and Gallinippers, Swiss Settlement critters, Schumacher Homestead, 1-4:00 p.m.
16 Music at the Gazebo, 60's Survivors Band, 7-9 p.m.
19 Down on the Farm, free America 250 event at Little Riley Creek Farm, 1-5:00 p.m.
25 Bluffton Univ. Golf Scramble, Bluffton Golf Club, 10:00 a.m.
30 Music at the Gazebo, Black Swamp Players, 7-9 p.m.
AUGUST
4 National Night Out, Bluffton Community Pool, TBA
8 Bluffton History Day, 10 a.m.-TBA
8 2nd Saturday, Schumacher Homestead, 1-4 p.m.
13 Music at the Gazebo, Jerry Szabo Trio, 7-9 p.m.
27 Music at the Gazebo, Blanchard Creek, 7-9 p.m.
29 Porchfest, TBA
SEPTEMBER
26 Bluffton Craft Show, Bluffton Middle School and High School
26 Bluffton Fall Festival, TBA
OCTOBER
8 MHCO Red Carpet Gala, 5:30 p.m.
10 Dillinger Robbery with Fred Steiner, Bluffton Ohio Historical Society, TBA
SAFE DRIVING FOR SENIORS
At Bluffton Senior Center
On June 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Safe Driving For Seniors and CarFit will be at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main Street, Bluffton, OH. Safe Driving is designed to assist drivers in knowing the laws and things that may make driving safer. Also, alternative methods of transportation will be discussed. CarFit is a free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest "fit" for older drivers. There are some coupons and prizes available.
For Rent
For Rent ads are $1/day, minimum 10 days. Payable online only.
3 BEDROOM / 2 BATH APARTMENT FOR RENT IN ADA
Where: Eastside Apartments – 606 E. Lincoln Ave, Ada
- Appliances: Newer stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer
- Pets: NO
- Smoking: NO
- Paint: Recently painted
- Level: 3-step entry
- Floors: Newer carpet, vinyl and laminate
- Owner pays: Garbage, mowing and snow removal
Rent: $1,175.00, Deposit: 1 month
Available: August 15, 2026
Realtor owned. Call Dennis at (419) 303-8869 for additional information and/ or showing.
BLUFFTON APARTMENT FOR RENT
1-bedroom, unfurnished, newly renovated, all-electric, one-floor.
Please call 419-549-2438.
For Sale
BOOK FOR SALE
For my preface, I referred to 1 Timothy 6:10. Although the love of money is the root of all evil, it sure comes in handy any time you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo at a Taco Bell.
Sound As A Peso: Book by local author is available on Amazon for $19.95.
Click the link to visit: https://a.co/d/0foLisKn
Announcements
To inquire about non-profit and business announcements, email [email protected].
JULY 2026 ACTIVITIES AT BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER
Bible Study Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Bridge Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Crafts Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
Dominos Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Dulcimers Tuesdays at 1 p.m. (except the first Tuesday)
Exercise Class Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Exercise w/ Elara Health Friday, July 24 at 11:30 a.m.
Euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Hand and Foot Fridays at 9:30 a.m.
Line Dance Tuesdays at 11 a.m., $2 members, $3 non-members
Pizza Time Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.
Rumikub July 8, 14, 22 and 28 at 2:15 p.m.
Bingo Monday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. with Bridge Home Health
- Monday, July 13 at 2:30 p.m. with MHCO
- Monday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. with HCS Management
- Monday, July 27 at 2:30 p.m. with Nicole from Kessler Estates
Cooking Class Wednesday, July 15 at 11 a.m. with Sunrise
Western Square Dance July 9 at 7 p.m., $3 members, $4 non-members
Business Collective Open Networking Night
Thursday, July 2nd
Networking: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Naughty Lobstah Food Truck: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
1861 Wine Lounge | Bluffton, Ohio
This is the perfect night to come see what the Business Collective is all about. Whether you own a business, work for one, support local businesses or simply want to meet new people, you’re welcome to join us. Our goal is to build connections, strengthen our community, and share the value of networking with others.
Guidance on E-scooter riding in the Village of Bluffton
The article above explains bicycle, e-bike, and scooter safety, applicable laws, and the purpose of new downtown signage.
BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - JUNE 2026
Calendar of events including Summer Read programs at Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St.
JOIN AMERICA 250 IN BLUFFTON
Honoring 250 Years of American Spirit - Together as a Community. 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and Bluffton is joining communities across the nation to celebrate this milestone in a way only Bluffton can — with hometown pride, creativity, and togetherness. Throughout the year, our America 250 Committee will host events that highlight our shared history, our local
talent, and our love for community. Everyone — families, schools, churches, and businesses — is invited to participate. LEARN MORE
Follow Bluffton Ohio, Celebrates on Facebook
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Garage Sales
GARAGE SALE MAP
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Garage sale season is here! And, yes, the Icon's garage sale ads are FREE on both Ada and Bluffton Icons.
Email ads to [email protected].
Ads are also shared on our combined Garage Sale Map and promoted with other new Classified ads on Facebook.
Help Wanted
FREE ad category. Items are limited to 75 words. Additional information can be attached as a PDF or web link. Email [email protected].
HELP WANTED Legal assistant in Lima
Legal Assistant at Kilco Title Agency in Lima, Ohio. Real Estate focused, excellent communication skills are required. Will train. Please e-mail [email protected].
Notices
Public Notices are posted at no charge. The Bluffton Icon is not a "newspaper of record" as in https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-7.10 Email [email protected].
VILLAGE OF BEAVERDAM
ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING
The Village of Beaverdam Council will hold its Annual Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 Tax Budget.
The hearing will be held on July 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. during the public hearing section of the council meeting. The hearing will be held at the Town Hall in the Council Room. The hearing is open to the public.
A copy of the proposed 2027 Tax Budget is available for public examination in the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, 101 W Main Street, Beaverdam, Ohio during normal operating hours.
ONLINE SALE ITEMS AVAILABLE TO PREVIEW
Richland Township will be selling the following items on www.GovDeals.com
- 1993 GMC Topkick dump truck with a snow plow; good shape, starts, runs, and drives with 50,634 miles
- 1990 Chevrolet 2500 pick up truck; starts, runs, and drives with 170,871.9 miles
- Air Compressor 3-phase
For further information of the items being sold or viewing, Contact Eric Webb @ 419-358-4897. They can be seen by appointment at 8435 N. Dixie Hwy., Bluffton, Ohio 45817
Bids will start on: July 11, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the Bluffton Village Board of Zoning and Building Appeals on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main Street, on the third-floor Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following:
- The property owner at 111 Cherry St. (Do It Best Hardware building) is requesting a dimensional variance for a proposed building addition. This proposed addition includes a 25-foot extension of the hardware building toward Cherry St.
- The request seeks relief from the required front yard setback requirements applicable to the C-I Commercial District, as established in §153.145 of the Bluffton Codified Ordinances.
- The required front yard in this District is 25 ft. The proposed addition would reduce the front yard to 15 ft.
Jesse Blackburn
Village Administrator
Village of Bluffton Public Notice June 17 2026