When it comes to responding to the 2020 U.S. Census
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 10, 2020 - 3:40pm
Bluffton and Richland Township residents appear to be on the ball when it comes to responding to the 2020 U.S. Census. (See map at bottom of this story.)
As of today (Aug. 10), Bluffton and Richland Township have a response rate of 80.1, and is among the highest recorded total response among Allen County municipalities.
The census response rate for Allen County is 68.4%, compared to 67.5% for the state.
The response rate for cities, villages, and townships located within Allen County ranges from 41% (Lafayette) to 81.7% (Elida).
Check out Riley Creek Landform, art with a function on Main Street
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2020 - 1:57pm
Seventh in a series –
More photos at the bottom this story
Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.
As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen (1888-1975), a long-time Bluffton College art professor, and art by other artists in the community.
For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.
What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2020 - 11:35am
What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?
This Covid-19 question video series is in cooperation with Ada SAFE 2020. The series is the collective work of experts, community leaders, organizers, parents, and members of the community.
Ross Kauffman, assistant professor and director of public health at ONU, answers: What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?
Bluffton Planning Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the town hall at 154 N. Main St., according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.
Bluffton schools announced its 2020-21 program year policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
A news release attached to this story provides all the details.