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The way Bluffton votes could change in November

"I think this is something that Ohioans rightfully expect from their government leaders," says Ohio secretary of state
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 3:38pm

The way Bluffton votes may be different in November than in previous general elections.

Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, said today that Ohio needs to take the application process for mail-in ballots online, agree to pay postage on return applications and ballots and make other voting-law changes in order to assure a smooth presidential election in November.

LaRose’s proposed changes would:

• Allow online requests for a vote-by-mail ballot, rather than requiring a form to be printed off from the internet or requested by phone;

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Superintendent Denecker: Seniors, this time does not define you

School provides update on prom, academic awards, street painting and commencement
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 4, 2020 - 2:49pm

The following letter is from Greg Denecker, Bluffton school superintendent.

Dear Parents and Students -
I write this letter to you with a great deal of emotion. As the parent of a Senior, I know full-well the disappointment that you are feeling, as COVID-19 has disrupted so many of the events and celebrations we had envisioned enjoying with our children as they mark this milestone of completing their K-12 education.

Like you, I am working to keep things in perspective, and I remain grateful for my family for our Bluffton community.

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I-75 work impacts local traffic patterns in May

I-75 northbound SR 103 entrance ramp will close on May 3 for 2 weeks
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 3, 2020 - 3:09pm

Several Interstate 75 construction updates affect local traffic patterns next week. The following information is from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

• I-75 southbound entrance ramp from SR 696 in Beaverdam will close on Sunday, May 3 for five days.

• Detour: I-75 north to SR 103 to I-75 south (see map below).

• Traffic pattern through the SR 696 interchange will change as an I-75 southbound will shift one lane onto the northbound side beginning Monday, April 27.

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Aging agency looking for phone volunteers

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 2, 2020 - 11:43am

Area Agency on Aging 3 seeks  volunteers are invited to make calls or receive calls from isolated senior adults. Contact the agency at 800-653-7723 for details.

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Ohio’s update on face coverings and largest-ever PPE distribution

And updated information on high school graduations
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 2, 2020 - 11:40am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Dr. Amy Acton, MD, MPH, this week provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PPE DELIVERY:

Governor DeWine announced that the state of Ohio has shipped 4.1 million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to local emergency management agencies (EMA) across Ohio. 

Although this is not the first shipment of PPE, this is the largest one-time distribution of PPE from the state of Ohio to the local EMAs in Ohio history.

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Ohio tiptoes to reopen

14-page document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State begins to reopen
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2020 - 1:22pm

It’s a 14-page, single-spaced document titled “Director’s stay safe Ohio order.”

Written by Dr. Amy Acton, M.D., director of the Ohio Department of Health, the document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State tiptoes to a reopening.

The entire document is attached at the bottom of this story.

Among areas of special interest to Ohioans is a list of closed businesses and operations. Also listed are dates of re-openings set other businesses and services. Among businesses and institutions to remain closed include schools. 

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