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Norovirus and Flu Season in Full Swing: Tips to help you avoid getting the flu

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2013 - 8:26pm

The Allen County Health Department reminds residents that we are in the midst of the influenza season in our area. 

This is also the time of the year that Norovirus, the virus that frequently causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps is reported in this area of the United States. 

These illnesses are seen in all age groups but increased rates typically occur in children.  
“It is common to see an increase in illness during this time of the year,” said Kathy Luhn, Allen County Health Commissioner. 

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Here's the February school lunch menus

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 30, 2013 - 3:04pm

Get a jump on the February school menus.

Click for Bluffton High School menu.

Click for elementary and middle school menu.

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Bluffton chamber collecting 2013 events in the community

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2013 - 2:55pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce is collecting information on 2013 events.

"We will list these on the chamber website, in the chamber newsletter and act as a collection agency for groups wanting to know what dates are open and don’t conflict with other events in Bluffton," said Fred Steiner, chamber CEO. "We seek everything from chicken barbecues, informative workshops open to the public, silent auctions, dinner theaters and similar programs.

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Icon viewers may now read the Jan. 25 Bluffton chamber newsletter

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2013 - 2:48pm

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce newsletter of Jan. 25, is now on the Icon. Click  here to view (this will take you to the newsletter posted on the chamber website.

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Bluffton Lions Club February newsletter posted on The Icon

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2013 - 2:34pm

The February newsletter of the Bluffton Lions Club is now posted on The Icon. Click on the image below this story to view it.

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Baby, it was cold outside

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 29, 2013 - 12:27pm

Baby - it was cold outside. Over the past seven days low temperatures in the area bottomed out at 4 degrees, 5 degrees and 7 degrees. Jan. 28 was the first day when the low was above freezing. Here's the recent seven-day high, low and precipitation report from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

Date        High    Low   Prec.

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