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Allen County covid-19 level upgraded

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 16, 2020 - 2:50pm

Today, July 16, Allen County has been upgraded to red level coronavirus alert, which indicates high exposure and spread, and a recommendation to limit activities as much as possible.

The announcement comes from the Ohio Department of Health.

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MHCO sells Friend Court property in Pandora

Pandora Contracting considering building duplex/condominium type community
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 15, 2020 - 3:30pm

In early July, the sale of property on Friend Court in Pandora from the Hilty Home to Pandora Contracting was completed. 

A part of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) since 2012, Hilty Home is a senior living community that includes Independent living villas, assisted living apartments, and a skilled nursing facility. 

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There's a new website in town

Bluffton schools launched the site earlier this month
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2020 - 4:26pm

There’s a new website in Bluffton and, while it’s still a work in progress, it’s impressive. It’s also very user friendly and easy to use on a cell phone.

Bluffton Exempted Village Schools launched its new website two weeks ago, Greg Denecker, superintendent, told The Icon.

The new sites link is www.blufftonschools.org

Created by Schoolpointe, based in Columbus, the firm has created websites for nearly 2,500 school districts in 39 states.

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Here's Bluffton council committees schedule

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 14, 2020 - 1:50pm

Here is the Bluffton council committee meeting schedule for the next few weeks:
• Personnel Committee – Wednesday, 7/15 at noon.
• Cemetery Board – Wednesday, 7/15 at 4:30 p.m.
• Streets, Lights, Alleys and Sidewalks – Wednesday, 7/15 at 5:30 p.m
• Finance Committee – Thursday, 7/23 at noon.
•The meetings will be held at the town hall.

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Bluffton schools will reopen Aug. 31

Five-page "Allen County Schools Common Reopening Agreement" attached at bottom of this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2020 - 4:29pm

Bluffton schools will reopen for 2020-21 on Monday, Aug. 31, and reopening plans are posted on the school's website.  The information on the website follows below.

Also attached at the bottom of this story is a five-page "Allen County Schools Common Reopening Agreement." It addresses:
• When a student/staff member has been diagnosed with covid-19
• Student and staff health issues not related to covid-19
• Food services
• Classroom occupancy
• Remote learning
• Visitors/volunteers/parties/field trips
• Transportation
• Recess

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Village income tax quarterly estimates due July 15

2020 Quarterly dates were adjusted due to impacts on businesses and individuals related to covid-19 effects on the U.S. economic this winter
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 13, 2020 - 4:01pm

You may need to get out your checkbook.

In case time slipped away from you, the Village of Bluffton’s April 15 and June 15 estimated quarterly tax payments were extended to Wednesday, July 15, and that date looms on this week’s calendar.

Quarterly payments are due to the village when taxpayers owe more than S200 in non-withheld income tax. The quarterly payment program is new this year.

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