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Volunteer drivers needed for Our Daily Bread Mobile Meals

MHCO hopes to relaunch the program
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 1:44pm

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio is exploring renewing its previously suspended Our Daily Bread Mobile Meals Program, according to Chris Moser, director of resource development and church relations.

The popular program was suspended with the arrival of covid-19 in Ohio.

Moser said that it is hoped the program can restart, which is available from Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton and Hilty Home of Pandora.

“But, prior to making an announcement on its continuation,” he said, “we are making an appeal for needed volunteer drivers."

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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 18, 2020 - 11:20am

So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this mail box? Answer tomorrow.

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Still time to provide transportation and remote learning preferences

Today is the final day to register on line; from Tuesday on, call the Middle School
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 17, 2020 - 3:06pm

Students planning to attend Bluffton schools this fall need to draw their attention to two form on the school website today (Monday, Aug. 17), according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.

The forms are for 
• students who need bus transportation
• students who choose the remote learning options

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Findlay ramps to open, traffic on I-75 to be switched into final traffic pattern

The project in its entirety is expected to be completed in late October
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 16, 2020 - 3:02pm

The remaining closed, reconstructed ramps at the U.S. 68/State Route 15 interchange with Interstate 75 will open this weekend, marking the last, significant structures to be completed on a historic project in Findlay and Hancock County. 

"This project is a significant part of our efforts to modernize and reconstruct the I-75 corridor in northwest Ohio. Since 2012, we have invested $1.1 billion into nearly 55 miles of I-75 from the Ohio and Michigan border to Lima," said Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Director Jack Marchbanks, who was in Findlay to mark the occasion.

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Data shows increase in cases in younger adults

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 5:19pm

Today Governor DeWine shared updated data on the percentage of cases in Ohio by age group. The data shows a significant increase in positive cases among younger adults over the summer, particularly in the age range of 20-29. 

As of Friday afternoon, there are 106,557 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 3,784 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 12,128 people have been hospitalized, including 2,755 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

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Allen County moves to Orange Level 2 Alert

More Allen County residents have been doing their part to help stop the spread of COVID-1
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 11:13am

Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday, August 13, that Allen County has moved to Orange Level 2 Alert. Allen County currently meets the following two indicators:

•  New cases per capita (over 50/100,000)
•  Proportion of cases not in a congregate setting

In addition to the indicators Allen County’s per capita case rate dropped to 96.73 cases/100,000, below the benchmark of 100/100,000 that kept Allen County in Red Level 3 Alert last week.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR ALLEN COUNTY

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