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Expect nightly lane closures on I-75

Early next week - ramp closures for pavement repairs at SR 103 and I-75
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 2:24pm

Nightly lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. will continue for approximately three months as the work transitions to nighttime paving activities between Napoleon Road and State Route 235 beginning Monday, July 27.

Ramp closures for pavement repairs at the State Route 103 exit ramp from I-75 northbound and the State Route 696 entrance ramp to I-75 southbound are expected to be complete by early next week.

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Facemasks required for all Bluffton students grades 3-12

Action in effect when Allen County reached Level 3 Red
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 1:09pm

Bluffton school superintendent, Greg Denecker, posted the following letter on the school website concerning a 2020-21 school year update.

Dear Parents and Students-
I wanted to follow up on some additional specifics regarding our plan to open school on Monday, Aug. 31, both for learners who will be online and for those who will be attending school face-to-face.

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So, you think you know Bluffton - the answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 22, 2020 - 6:22am

You will find this scene on the university College Hall.

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MHCO accepting admissions at all campuses

Advancements in access to resident testing and personal protective equipment have allowed MHCO to admit elders directly from the hospital, their home or another long-term care campus once again.  
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 21, 2020 - 3:26pm

All Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio campuses (Mennonite Memorial Home, Hilty Home, Maple Crest and Willow Ridge) are now accepting COVID-negative admissions directly from the community and local hospitals.  

Advancements in access to resident testing and personal protective equipment have allowed MHCO to admit elders directly from the hospital, their home or another long-term care campus once again.  

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So, you think you know Bluffton?

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 21, 2020 - 11:13am

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

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There's a comet overhead in the Bluffton sky

This week is a good week to try to view it
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 20, 2020 - 2:02pm

There’s a comet overhead in the Bluffton sky. This week is a good week to try to view it. 

The Icon asked Mike Edmiston for details about the comet. His remarks follow:

The comet is called Neowise. It has passed behind the Sun and is now heading back out of the solar system. Between now and the end of July should be a good time to see it. 

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