Recent public health data has led the Ohio Department of Health to designate Allen County as being in a Red Alert Level 3 as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System.
Allen County moves into Red after being in Orange Level 2 since Aug. 13.
The information contained in this Public Health Update describes the alert and the safety measures everyone needs to take to slow the spread of COVID-19.
This update also explains what Allen County residents need to know to comply with current orders of the Director of the Ohio Department of Health.
An important Bluffton senior citizen celebrates 50 years on Dec. 7 – and wait a minute, how can a senior citizen be only 50?
Answer: It’s the Bluffton Senior Citizen Association.
The December event is a combined Christmas, anniversary and annual meeting party, according to Tonya Meyer, director. It will take place at The Centre at Bluffton and additional details are still being put together.
The event includes a lunch, vote on board members, an annual memorial service and celebration of some of its members reaching 90 years.
This year’s national campaign reminds motorists that they need to use caution around school buses and come to a stop when the bus is displaying its red flashing lights.
Ohio law requires motorists to stop clear of the school bus until the bus driver cancels the red lights.