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One-day wonder – high waters

Comparatively speaking, Sunday’s high waters are barely a footnote in Bluffton’s 2020 events.

With stay-at-home orders, the high waters gave residents something else to think about, however. 

Here are some views of flooding. The only street that was closed to traffic was East College near Harmon Field. 

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Something to tell your grandchildren about - the spring of 2020

Each Bluffton generation has something of it's own:
A blizzard
A flood
A visit from John Dillinger
A stock market crash
A world war
Life before the internet
Going to school before doors were locked

The list goes on. 

Bluffton residents experiencing life in the spring of 2020 have something of their own - something to talk with their grandchildren about.

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Here's the I-75 road work update for April

Daily lane restrictions begin next week at the interchange with SR 696 near Beaverdam

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

INTERSTATE 75 PROJECTS

I-75 Widening and Reconstruction in the city of Findlay: The project to reconstruct and widen I-75 through the city of Findlay beginning just south of Harrison Street/County Road 144, which is just south of the U.S. Route 68/state Route 15 interchange, to the county Road 99 interchange, is entering its fourth and final year.

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Nixle announcement: Creeks rising - potential risk for flooding

Bluffton police sent this Nixle announcement at 8:34 p.m. Saturday, March 28:

Alert: The creeks are rising and the potential risk for flooding is likely. Please take all appropriate precautions

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Ohio House passes bill extending primary election voting to April 27

And, school testing, tax filing deadline, and scholarships

Coronavirus-Response Package Signed Into Law

 Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 197, cosponsored by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), into law Friday.

The legislation addresses a variety of challenges and impacts to state law as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The emergency legislation passed under House Bill 197 addressed many issues, including:

- Testing & Accountability – Eliminates state-mandated K-12 student assessments for the 2019-20 school year.

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Potential flooding may occur in Bluffton

Nixle alert from Bluffton PD

Bluffton police issued a Nixle alert at 2:09 p.m. today Friday, March 27):

Alert: Flash Flood Alert for this area starting tonight thru tomorrow morning. Please take the appropriate precautions.

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