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Bluffton schools will provide grab and go breakfast and lunches

Pick up points at elementary school and Beaverdam Church of Christ
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 4:31pm

Bluffton Schools will be offer grab and go breakfast and lunch for our students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The announcement was made at 4:23 p.m. on Ohio Alerts on Monday, March 16.

Details follow:

Students will be able to grab two breakfasts and two lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays, with one breakfast and one lunch on Fridays. Since we missed Monday of this week, we will be offering 1 lunch and 1 breakfast on Tuesday, March 17. 

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Locally-produced video addresses COVID-19 virus

Ross Kauffman, epidemiologist and public health professor, and Tobias S. Buckell, create video explaining how Covid is different from a flu
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 15, 2020 - 5:46pm

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Why are medical experts extremely worried about the COVID-19 virus?

A video, now on the Icon, created by two Bluffton residents helps answer that question.

Created by Ross Kauffman, an epidemiologist and public health professor at Ohio Northern University, and Tobias S. Buckell, the video explains how COVID-19 is different from a flu, and why medical experts are extremely worried.

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No, Ohio's primary will not take place on Tuesday

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 15, 2020 - 3:00pm

As of 11 p.m., Monday, March 16, the Ohio Department of Health has closed polling locations and the March 17 primary election will not take place today.

 

Bluffton’s Richland Township,
Monroe East and Beaverdam
Democratic Ballot

Delegate-at-large
Michael R. Bloomberg
Cory Booker
Pete Buttigieg
Tulsi Gabbard
Amy Klobuchar
Deval Patrick
Bernie Sanders
Tom Steyer
Elizabeth Warren
Michael Bennet
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

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Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club will meet next on May 15

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 12:01pm

Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club announcement

Due to the virus, school closing for 3 weeks, and OSU regulations, Bluffton Boys, and Girls 4H Club will not be having any meetings until May 15 a 5:45 p.m. in Mrs. Moser's room. Anyone wanting to join our club can call the Allen County extension office at 419-879-9108.

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Bluffton Senior Center closes on Tuesday, March 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 11:32am

MESSAGE FROM BLUFFTON SENIOR CENTER

With the closing of schools in Ohio, we are taking the precaution of closing our doors. Starting Tuesday, March 17, our front door will be closed until such a time as the governor feels it is safe to continue operating normally.

The staff will continue to come in to answer phones and try to meet the needs of our members.

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MHCO cancels all public events through March 31

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 13, 2020 - 11:18am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio statement:

Please be advised that all public events scheduled to take place in Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge, Maple Crest or Hilty Home have been cancelled through March 31.

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