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First COVID-19 related death reported in Allen County

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 7, 2020 - 1:16pm

Allen County Public Health Commissioner Kathy Luhn announced Tuesday, April 7,  the first death of an Allen County resident that tested positive for COVID-19.

The individual, a 92-year-old male, also had underlying health problems.

“First, our thoughts are with the individual’s family,” said Luhn. “Sadly, however, these outcomes are expected as we continue to face a serious public health challenge.”

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Ohioans encouraged to wear cloth masks in public

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on April 7, 2020 - 6:00am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has urged Ohioans to begin wearing cloth masks while in public, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

The CDC issued the recommendation that citizens wear face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. 

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No 2020 arts and crafts show

Cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2020 - 1:42pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announced the canceling of its 2020 arts and crafts show, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO. Details are in the letter to chamber members below:

Dear BACC members,
We regret to announce that the May 9, 2020, Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has been cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

With social distancing and stay at home measures in effect through April, we are unable to hold this event.

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Icon's error: Parks are open

All playgrounds, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and shelter houses are closed
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2020 - 8:49pm

The Icon’s announcement eariler today about Bluffton parks closing was in error.

Here is the officially-worded announcement from the Village of Bluffton:

Effective Friday April 3 2020, all playgrounds, basketball courts, shuffleboard courts, and shelter houses at all Village of Bluffton Parks are closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  

All parks and paths will remain open daily. 

While we understand that this may cause an inconvenience to our residents, this is being done with your health and safety in mind.  

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Bluffton U.S. Census response rate near 50%

Three ways to participate in the on-going U.S. Census
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2020 - 3:33pm

April 1 was Census Day in the United States. Here’s a map of the local responses so far to the census questionnaire.

As of April 2 the figures show that 47.3 percent of the Allen County residents have responded. Of that percent, 41.5 percent have responded online.

And, according to the color coding, Bluffton has a response rate of between 50 and 556 percent.

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Community Assistance Program accepting cash donations

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 3, 2020 - 11:58am

Due to the COVID-19 virus, in April and May, the Community Assistance Program is using Community Market gift cards to give to its clients rather than opening the food pantry for monthly distribution.

Monetary donations to support the purchase of gift cards may be sent to:
Bluffton Community Assistance Program
PO Box 52
Bluffton, OH 45817

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