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Vaccines to 80 and older start next week

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 14, 2021 - 1:55pm

In coordination with the state roll out of COVID-19 vaccine, several area health care providers will begin administering vaccine to those age 80 and older starting next week, by appointment only.  

Allen County Public Health will maintain a list on their website and update it as providers are identified in the county. Click here for the website.

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Icon invites updates to Civic Organizations listing

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 5:01pm

With a new year the Icon asks persons connected with local organizations to provide updates to their free Civic Organization listing.

Send updates to: [email protected]

We also invite organizations not listed to provide the following:
• Name of organization
• Contact person
• Phone number
• Facebook and or website link

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2021 is a major local election year in Bluffton

4 council seats, 3 school board seats, 2 township trustee seat on the ballot
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 3:34pm

This is a major election year in Bluffton.

Four council seats, three school board seats and two township trustee seats will be on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. Winners of those races will have 4-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2022.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:51am

So, you think you know Bluffton? You'll find this and two like it at The Centre.

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State of Ohio releases Phase 1B timeline for vaccinations

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:30am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PHASE 1B TIMELINE

Governor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio's vaccination program, which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older.

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Slabtown bridge estimated to take 60 days to repair

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:19am

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Allen County Engineer's Office have completed the initial scope for the repair of the Slabtown Road bridge over U.S. 30, which closed in December due to a bridge strike.

The tentative schedule for the repairs sets construction to begin as early as mid-April and will take approximately 60 days to complete.

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