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Take a summer art walk through Bluffton

St. John's United Church of Christ baptismal font
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 2:50pm

Fifth 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, a long-time Bluffton College art professor.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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Unwanted pesticide collection for farmers Aug. 19 in Findlay

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 10:12am

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will sponsor a collection for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1017 E. Sandusky Street, Findlay.

The pesticide collection and disposal services are free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted.  

Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted.  

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Prevention Awareness Support Services cancels suicide awareness walk

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 9:57am

As the result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the decision has been made to cancel the annual suicide awareness and prevention walks held in September.

The unknown impact of increased community spread combined with distancing and hygiene requirements make it difficult to plan and responsibly hold the events.

“As a prevention agency, we are mindful of our need to support public health efforts that ensure both physical and mental wellness for our community” said Rick Skilliter, executive director of Prevention Awareness Support Services.

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Read the 6-page order regarding statewide facial coverings

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 24, 2020 - 9:44am

On Thursday, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a six-page order from the Ohio Department of Health Interim Director Lance Himes regarding statewide facial coverings.

The order states that all persons in Ohio shall wear facial covering and spells out the situations applying and not-applying to these orders.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORDER

 

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ODOT proposal: remove access to U.S. 30 at Cool and Mayberry

Construction tentatively expected in 2022
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 23, 2020 - 1:36pm

ODOT to disclose U.S. 30 intersection safety project information in online format

A prerecorded presentation details proposal for three intersections in Allen County

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 invites the public to view a prerecorded, online presentation regarding an intersection safety project proposed for three intersections along U.S. 30 in Allen County.

Construction is tentatively expected to begin in 2022.

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Governor issues statewide mask order

"We believe that requiring masks statewide will make a significant difference and will be key to making sure other counties do not progress to a higher level of increased spread."
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 23, 2020 - 10:20am

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

STATEWIDE MASK ORDER
Governor DeWine announced that beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m., a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties. 

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