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BVHS updates covid-19 guidelines

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 3:58pm

As COVID-19 guidelines change, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will continue to work in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) while providing healthcare services to the community.

“Masks will still be required at all BVHS locations until further notice,” said Roxanne Williams, MSN, RN, CHC, CPHQ, director of corporate quality, associate and patient safety.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Funeral arrangements incomplete for Dean Falk

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 3:48pm

Harold “Dean” Falk, 86, died June 18, 2021, at the Meadows of Delphos.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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“How it Came to Be…And to Grow”

Pre-order copies of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio history book available
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 2:57pm

Pre-orders are now available for a Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio history book, "How it came to be...and to grow, 1945-2019."

From the author: “Pioneering, no matter the field or century, is not an easy task.  The now-ubiquitous field of adult nursing care was in its infancy after WWII when Ohio Mennonite churches saw a need and answered that call. 

"Through many early struggles to later challenges, the Bluffton and Pandora communities kept the faith and grew, always with the needs of its residents at the forefront. 

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Regional news
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Going down

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 2:12pm

Levi Zink finds that the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool water slide is one of the best ways to become emersed into the pool. Especially on a hot day.

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ODOT road work will affect traffic patterns next week

Involving State Route 103, U.S. 30 and I-75
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 12:45pm

Several construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Allen County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

• Interstate 75 at the village of Beaverdam will experience lane restrictions and ramp closures for paving and reconstruction. Nighttime lane closures to resume on Sunday, June 20. Lane restrictions expected nightly, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., for nighttime paving operations.

• U.S. 30 under the Slabtown Road overpass, between Stewart Road and Mayberry Road, will be restricted to one lane in both directions June through August to repair the structure.

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Regional news
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Blame it on the weather

Festival of Wheels cancelled today • May take place on another date this summer
Posted by Fred Steiner on June 18, 2021 - 12:28pm

Blame it on the weather.

The Bluffton Lions Club Festival of Wheels set for today (Friday, June 18) is cancelled according to Dan Diller, chair of the event.

He said that the club is working on a plan to hold the festival later this summer. Watch the Icon for updates.

In the meantime, Bubba BBQ will be on Main Street throughout the day, offering its barbecue menu.

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