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.
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.
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.
"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."
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.
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.
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.
