Last spring when the university transitioned to remote learning, Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, was forced to stop rehearsals of Bluffton University’s annual musical. While necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the result was disappointing for all involved.
“High on my list for the fall was to pick something that could go forward no matter what,” explained Friesen. “I wanted to ensure that we could provide theatre opportunities for both our students and the community.”
Creativity was the buzz word this Halloween. Kevin Cluts of 252 S. Lawn Ave., created this socially distanced candy delivery system. Kids loved it. Check out the next photo in this series to see Ryan Blount and Evan Blount, with their dad, Phil Blount on the receiving end. (Shelby Cluts photos)
Allen County remains at Risk Level 3 (Red) for COVID-19 as of October 29, 2020
Public health data indicates that for the second week in a row Allen County is designated Red Alert Level 3 for risk of the spread of COVID-19, as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Allen County meets the following three data indicators:
• New cases per capita (375.2 cases per 100,000 residents) *100/100,000 is considered high-incidence by the CDC
Nicholas Norton, a theatre and English major from Pandora, is a member of the 2020 Ohio State University-Lima homecoming court.
A virtual ceremony included all OSU regional campus homecoming courts. Homecoming king is Nick Vulgamott, Delphos and queen is Lauryn Richardson, Lima.
