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Bluffton, Richland Township residents on the ball

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).

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Take a summer Bluffton art walk

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.

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AMA: Ask Me Anything (about Covid-19)

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?

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I-75 construction update south of Bluffton

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2020 - 9:46am

Work on Interstate 75 south of Bluffton will experience distruptions next week. Here's the update.

NEW IMPACT
• Beginning Aug. 7, northbound passing lane at SR 696, Beaverdam, will be shifted to the southbound side.

• SR 696 exit ramp from I-75 northbound will close Aug. 11 for five days for a culvert replacement.

• Detour:­­­­­­­­­­­ I-75 northbound to SR 103/Bentley Rd. to I-75 southbound back to SR 696 (see map).

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Planning commission meets Aug. 10

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2020 - 9:41am

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.

 

 

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School releases free and reduced price meals guidelines

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 7, 2020 - 6:27am

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.

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