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Proposed shared-use path along SR 103 in Hancock County portion of the village

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The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites public comments to a shared-used path along State Route 103 in the Hancock County portion of the Village of Bluffton. Construction is anticipated for 2023. The project has  previously been announced in several Bluffton council meetings.

Project summary
The village of Bluffton, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation, is proposing to construct a shared-use path along state Route 103 (Jefferson Street) within the village of Bluffton.  

It's Bluffton's elementary reading challenge

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Attention Bluffton elementary students: Keep reading!

Bluffton elementary students are invited to participate in a voluntary “reading challenge,” according to Tim Closson, elementary principal. 

The challenge continues through the end of the school year. The school encourages reading of at least 20 minutes day.

He explains the challenge in the letter posted below this story. In addition, a reading challenge letter with additional details is also posted.

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Bluffton schools posted several announcements today on Ohio Alerts. In addition, some announcements are posted on the school website. Those announcements follow:

• Spring break takes place from Thursday, April 9, through Monday, April 13.

• Kindergarten screening is postponed. Screening dates will be announced later. If you have not registered for Kindergarten, call 419-358-5901 or email [email protected] •

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Effective immediately, Ohioans enrolling in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) for the first time, applying for Home Energy Assistance Winter Crisis Program, or have limited income, are no longer required to visit a local Energy Assistance Provider in order to complete an application. Appointments may be completed over the phone during the scheduled appointment time rather than face-to-face. 

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This note from the Ohio Department of Transportation.

State Route 235 between county Road 313 and the Wood County line will be intermittently restricted to one lane through the work zone for finish work on an earlier resurfacing project on Thursday, April 8.  Work is being performed by the DOT Drilling.Work is being performed by DOT Diamond Core Drilling, Inc., Elyria.

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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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