This affects several Bluffton Hospital-related offices
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 5:26pm
Due to inclement weather, Blanchard Valley Health System will be closing or limiting hours for specific locations.
If a Level 3 snow emergency is announced in the counties where BVHS services are present, then the following services will be cancelled including outpatient services (outpatient laboratory, outpatient radiology, endoscopy, outpatient rehabilitation and cardiology) and all elective surgeries. These offices will contact patients to reschedule.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 4:54pm
Blanchard Valley Health System has announced the postponing of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, due to impending winter weather. The clinic will be rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25. Patients should arrive on Feb. 25 at their already scheduled appointment time.
“We want our associates and community residents to be safe during this inclement weather,” stated Roxanne Williams, director of quality, associate & patient safety.
Expect a snow emergency issue by the village - this article explains how it affect residents
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 3:57pm
It’s on the way.
With the possibility of several inches of snow to fall over the next 24 hours, expect a snow emergency to be issued by the Village of Bluffton tonight or overnight, according to the Bluffton police department.
“Please pass the following information on and help your neighbors understand this,” Ryan Burkholder, police chief said.
Here’s what it means
• Special rules are in place for parking vehicles on roadways and in municipal parking lots.
Trey Boblitt led BHS with 26 points on the strength of 6 treys. Soper contributed 16 points, Trenton Donley netted 10
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 3:46pm
Bluffton boys tame Wildcats
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - Shooting well from three-point territory, homestanding Bluffton posted a methodical 64-56 victory over winless Kenton in a non-conference boys basketball matchup Saturday night.
The Pirates led 23-21 after a high-scoring the first period. Trey Boblitt enjoyed a monster quarter as he canned four three-point goals and tallied 14 points.
Bluffton led 35-31 at intermission and Boblitt added six more markers in the second stanza.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 2:40pm
We can only wonder what stories these animal tracks tell. These are found just off Columbus Grove Road at the bridge entering Bluffton. Beyond their artistic makeup, there are seemingly countless other situations occurring here.
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 15, 2021 - 2:29pm
Because of winter storm advisories, Bluffton’s second annual downtown Chocolate Walk has been postponed until Thursday, February 25 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nine Bluffton merchants are selling tickets in advance and providing wrapped, individually portioned chocolate treats.
Tickets are $10 each and a maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The full ticket price will be donated to the Bluffton Community Assistance Program and Bluffton nonprofits supported by the United Way of Greater Lima.