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Bluffton schools education format and meals update

It is the school's mission to find the balance between providing a solid education and not overly burdening our students as they learn outside the traditional supports that are provided by a face-to-face setting
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2020 - 2:44pm

The following letter is on the Bluffton school website:

As we move into a new form of teaching and learning, Bluffton Schools are looking to provide the very best education possible to our students.

Our approaches will not be perfect, but please be assured that we will work hard and continue to improve and eventually excel at our new delivery formats.

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Go Fund Me page set up to help Bluffton businesses and employees

Set up to help those that are are having their income slashed, or the businesses that are in danger of closing
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2020 - 2:22pm

A Go Fund Me page was established today (March 19) to help Bluffton businesses and employees. Its goal is $25,000. Several local individuals have organized the page. The explanation follows: 

CLICK HERE to access the page.

As many of you are aware, our small community has been hit by the recent closures in Ohio. 

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Federal taxes payment deadline extended by 90 days

April 15 is still the filing deadline
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2020 - 2:13pm

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced that the Treasury Department has pushed back the April 15, 2020, tax payment deadline by 90 days.

This will give businesses and individuals additional time, potentially lessening cash-flow issues that many are facing. However, there is no extension of the April 15 filing deadline. 

The filing due date for 2019 individual and corporate income tax returns remains unchanged. Traditional extensions are still available for those needing more time to file a return.

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Potential flooding may occur in Bluffton

Nixle alert from Bluffton police
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2020 - 9:50am

Bluffton police issues a Nixle alert at 8:02 a.m. today (Thursday, March 19):

Alert: A potential for flooding for those residents who live in flood areas in the village. Take precautions.

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Some health directives from county fire chiefs association

Call your primary physician first; then the county call center instead of 911
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 4:01pm

The Allen County Fire Chiefs Association released the following information to the public.

The members of the Allen County Fire Chiefs Association want to ensure the public that we are all working closely together to have plans in place to handle the EMS needs of our community during this Coronavirus outbreak.

We are meeting regularly to discuss resources, manpower, equipment, and supplies. We are in constant communication with the Allen County Public Health and the Allen County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

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University classes will continue via online/remote learning through April 12

Will close all residence halls by 5 p.m., Wednesday
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:53pm

Bluffton University released the following letter to students, faculty and staff.

Based on the increasing recommendations by Governor DeWine and today’s recommendation by The President of the United States to reduce group gatherings to 10 people or less, Bluffton University is taking the following actions:

All classes will continue to be held via online/remote learning methods through April 12.

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