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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 |
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] |
BLUFFTON COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL
Amber Bingley, 419-358-0268
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Tom Augsburger, 419-384-3674 |
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] |
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 |
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, Victoria Goddard [email protected] |
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 |
TOPS/KOPS
Jean Ream 419-358-7613 or 567-208-3318
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TRANSITION BLUFFTON
[email protected]
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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 |
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 |
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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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CALENDAR ITEMS
Send calendar items of general interest to [email protected]. It's not too late to add May items!
Did you know wanted ads are free?
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].
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GARAGE SALE - May 16 & 17
9 am - 4 pm
300 Riverbend Dr., Bluffton
Baby items; Girls' clothes, swimsuits, snowsuits 3 mos- 12 mos; Boys' 2T; Eddie Bauer pack & play with mattress and sheets; Baby & toddler shoes; 1st birthday decor; home decor; knick knacks; costume jewelry; lighted curio cabinet; Rocker/recliner chair and MORE!
Garage Sale at 18066 ROAD 8P, May 2-3-4
Generator, dehumidifier, Franklin electric stove, antique platform scales, antiques, 2x mens shirts, xl Alfred Dunner tops, many tools, purses, coats, jackets, longaberger, Dish RV tailgater plus r RV items. 18066 Road 8P (swimming pool road) Columbus Grove Thursday May 2 & Friday 3rd, 8-? and Saturday 9-12
ARLINGTON MAY 17-18
Arlington Beautification Craft Show and Village Wide Garage Sales... May 17 & 18. Craft Show and Food Trucks will be set up in the village park.
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
SCHS SPRING MEETING ON MAY 5
The Swiss Community Historical Society will hold its Spring Meeting on Sunday, May 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Patio Room at Maple Crest. Gary Wetherill will give a presentation on the native people who lived in Ohio prior to settlers arriving in in the late 1700s. An extensive display of books, artifacts and reproductions will be available for hands on exploration.
For more information on the Swiss Community Historical Society, visit https://swisshistorical.org/
BHS FOOTBALL FINALIST CAP
One-of a kind - 1991 Bluffton HS Football Division V state finalist cap. $25. [email protected]
Iron antique tools - Implement wrench, Model T wheel lug wrench, straw bale hook. $20 for all 3. [email protected]
THANK YOU AD GUIDELINES
The Icon will post up to 10 lines/100 words in a FREE "Thank you" ad for two weeks. Email your ad to [email protected].
BLACK HARDWOOD MULCH (RICH JOHNSON)
32. DOLLARS A YD
FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 10 MILES OF BLUFFTON.
CALL 419-234-4202
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
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.
ASSEMBLER
Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for Assemblers with the following qualifications: Applicant must be able to assemble parts at high level of quality – Must be proficient in reading tape measure and willing to run power tools – Must be able to pay close attention to detail, quality focused – Ability to work in team environment - Observe all plant and safety guidelines.
Diamond Manufacturing works a four (4) day/10-hour work schedule Monday through Thursday. If necessary, overtime work is scheduled on Friday. Starting pay for assembler is $15.00/hr. Pay increases at 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter. Please visit our website at www.diamondmb.com and apply on line.
PAINTER
Diamond Manufacturing of Bluffton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is looking for individuals with the following qualifications:
Applicant must be willing to wear a respirator to work in the paint department. Experience in wet painting processes is needed – Must be able to mx paint as required – Ability to adjust equipment for optimum finish – Responsible for cleaning and maintaining paint guns – Prioritizing work – Forklift as needed
Apply on line at www.diamondmb.com/
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/
WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS
The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon are looking for writers and photographers to help cover occasional public meetings and events. To set up an informational phone interview with editor Paula Scott, email [email protected] and include phone number. Prior news reporting experience is not required.