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Jefferson Street Phase II transformation begins soon

Once completed Jefferson Street will have a neighbor feel to it, unlike now, where is appears to be an industrial entrance to the village
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2021 - 2:21pm

Spring construction season begins in a few weeks in Bluffton.

The village's major project involves the continual upgrade of Jefferson Street.

Work on Jefferson Street Phase II will begin if not before, certainly by Monday, April 5, and will continue until the end of July.

Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, updated Bluffton council on the project on March 8. On Friday he provided the Bluffton chamber will a Zoom meeting update.

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Red Cross assisting family at Rawson house fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2021 - 10:21am

The American Red Cross of North Central Ohio responded to a fire in Rawson on Thursday evening.

The Red Cross provided assistance for the immediate needs, such as temporary lodging, food and clothing for one adult and two children.

Red Cross volunteers will continue to help the those affected, providing recovery assistance, resources and referrals to community partners.

To provide additional assistance Icon viewers may contact Todd James, Fiindlay director, at [email protected],

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Saturday night, time to "spring forward"

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2021 - 10:07am

Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning, March 14. So, when going to bed on Saturday night, remember to turn your clocks forward 1 hour. “Spring forward” in the spring and “fall back” in the fall. DST continues until Nov. 7.

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Ohio changing travel guidance for COVID-19

Weekly travel advisory will no longer be issued by the Ohio Department of Health
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2021 - 6:26am

Starting March 10, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), will no longer issue a travel advisory for those entering Ohio after traveling to states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher.

Instead, ODH is revising its travel guidance to encourage Ohioans to carefully review Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance when considering travel.

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Bluffton agencies receive United Way bonus

United Way of Greater Lima presents checks approximately 10% above announced funding levels
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 1:34pm

Last July, the United Way of Greater Lima and the United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township joined together to collaboratively serve the community. 

The goal was through combined efforts the two organizations would be able to effectively address community issues, maximize collective resources, and ensure the needs of the community were met well into the future.      

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Friday AM chamber focus on Jefferson Street project

Representatives of AEP will discuss electrical infrastructure
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2021 - 11:41am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will get an update on the Jefferson Street-State Route 103 corridor improvements on Friday, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

The 7:30 a.m. meeting is via Zoom. Jesse Blackburn, village administrator, will talk about the improvements taking place this summer.

In addition, he will talk about bicycle-pedestrian pathways and electrical infrastructure. Representatives from AEP will join in that discussion.

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