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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 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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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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| 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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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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Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
| 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 |
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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 |
Please contact The Icon at [email protected] for any organization changes in your listing.
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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 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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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village of Bluffton Council will hold its Annual Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed 2025 Tax Budget. The hearing will be held on July 8, 2024 at 7:45 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Town Hall and is open to the public.
A copy of the proposed 2025 Tax Budget is available for public examination in the office of the Village Fiscal Officer, 154 N Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio during normal operating hours.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Please note that the Village of Bluffton is compiling an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Public involvement is encouraged by The Village of Bluffton through written comments and/or attendance at the Village Council meetings. A presentation of the ADA Transition Plan will be held on Monday, July 8 at 7:00 PM during a regularly scheduled council meeting, which is always held at this time on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Bluffton Town Hall, located at 154 N. Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817. This and all meetings are open to the public. The ADA Transition Plan will be presented by a representative from the Lima-Allen County Regional Planning Commission. The plan is available for online viewing at https://www.lacrpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ADA-Transition-Plan-00... and public comment can also be submitted.
The Bluffton Mayor has appointed Village Administrator, Jesse Blackburn, as Coordinator of the Village of Bluffton ADA Transition Plan for pedestrian facilities in the public right-of-way. To file a complaint, request, or offer suggestions regarding the accessibility of a sidewalk or curb ramp, etc. please contact the ADA Coordinator who will inspect and document the concern and possible action. The ADA Coordinator will subsequently respond to the complainant/requestor within 30 days. Mr. Blackburn can be reached by telephone at 419-358-2066, or by email at [email protected].
VILLAGE OF BEAVERDAM - ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING
The Village of Beaverdam Council will hold its Annual Budget Hearing to discuss the proposed 2024 Tax Budget. The hearing will be held on July 2, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
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 2024 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.
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PETITION Territory be annexed to the Village of Bluffton
Notice Publish Date: Friday, June 07, 2024
Notice Content
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of May, 2024, there was presented to the Board of Commissioners of Hancock County, State of Ohio, a petition signed by the majority of the owners of the real estate described below requesting therein that said described territory be annexed to the Village of Bluffton, County of Hancock and State of Ohio, in the manner provided by law, and designating the undersigned as their agent in securing such annexation.
Notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the Bluffton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The hearing will be held at the Bluffton Town Hall in the Third-floor community room, 154 North Main Street, Bluffton, Ohio. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following: The Resident at 104 Hawthorn Court is requesting a variance from Article 153.047 Accessory buildings in residential districts section (D). The request is for a dimensional variance from the required side yard and dwelling setback identified in Article 153.083, for an additional bay to their garage. Bryan Lloyd Assistant Village Administrator Legal #225 - June 19, 2024
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.
Multi-family garage sale
Due to rain, will be open on Tuesday from 9-5.
Name brand clothes, Nike, Under Armor, Puma, Adidas. Womens leggings, dress clothes. American Eagle jeans, Lucky, Ralph Lauren.Kids sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts, shirts, Ohio State clothes and Xichigan. Mens shirts and shorts. Men's UA winter coat. Little tikes cars, truck, vintage playhouse, and vintage sand digger. Huffy 20 inch bike. Name Brand shoes, tennis shoes, and boots. Priced to sell.
20386 Township Rd 51, Bluffton, OH 45817 Past airport. 1st house on right Brick house & Brown Barn
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TAI CHI DEMONSTRATION
by Tony Jacoment
Saturday, July 13, 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 227, 10-10:30 a.m.
FIRECRACKER FRIDAY COOKOUT
Friday, July 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
First National Bank, 112 Cherry Street
10th annual Ride to Remember
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Join other riders and cycle through the Village of Bluffton, Ohio and the surrounding countryside.
- 4 routes to choose from
- GPS maps will be available to riders
- The first 250 riders to register receive a swag bag and lunch coupon
- Rest stops and snacks along the routes
- Mass start for 100 mile riders at 7 a.m., all other riders at 8 a.m.
- 2024 ride t-shirts available for purchase at registration
Winning Numbers for June 2024 Discovery Days
First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 601671
Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 601660
Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 822770
Prizes can be picked up at the Bluffton Public Library. Prizes must be picked up before July 25, 2024.
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BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY 2024
FOOD PANTRY NEEDS, JULY 2024
The Bluffton Community Assistance Corp. has announced the following needs for July 2024 at the Bluffton Food Pantry. Items may now be dropped off at the first floor stairwell at Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St.
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Paper items (TP, paper towels, napkins) Lotions and creams Soft soaps Toothpaste and brushes Canned meats (pork, beef, chicken) Canned Tuna Chunky soups Canned fruits (mandarin oranges, pears, apple sauce) Baked beans
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Chef Boyardee products Macaroni and cheese Rice Boxed potato products Cake and cookie mixes Mexican products (salsas, tortillas, refried beans, etc) Cereals and breakfast foods Spaghetti and spaghetti sauce
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FOR RENT
Ada Apartment (Available in August) - 3 BRS, 1.5 Baths, 2 Story with all appliances including dishwasher and washer/ dryer, fresh paint with Manager on-site.
No Pets! $950.00 / month plus one month deposit. Call Dennis at (419) 303-8869. Realtor owned.
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.
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
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Local CPA firm is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant with strong customer service and organizational skills, and experience with Microsoft Office. Duties include but are not limited to answering phones and greeting clients, scheduling appointments and managing calendars, maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, and supporting our team by performing other tasks related to operations. Please submit a resume to [email protected].
CUSTODIAN
First Mennonite Church is looking for a part-time custodian with the following qualifications: The custodian will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining First Mennonite Church building and grounds. The custodian will collaborate with staff for preparation of events including worship, funerals, weddings, and other meetings and programs. Physical stamina and lifting are required. Qualified applicants will work well as part of a team while also independently completing tasks. Approximately 20 hours per week. Base pay of $16 per hour. Contact (419) 358-5766 or [email protected] for an application.
FRONT OFFICE STAFF
Monday - Thursday. 8:45 - 5:15, most days. No weekends & no major holidays. Paid major holidays.
Basic math skills. No computer work. Check patients in & out. Accept payments. Open & process mail.
Create & manage patient charts. Assist with Vision Therapy. Answer phones & manage appointments.
Email resume & 3 references to [email protected], NO PHONE CALLS
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.
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