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University education majors to serve as Bluffton Study Buddies

Will provide academic help and educational games/activities through the Zoom videoconferencing platform beginning March 18
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:58pm

The Bluffton University education department is offering free online educational enrichment in response to K-12 school closures in Ohio.

Bluffton Study Buddies, Bluffton University education majors including student teachers, will provide academic help and educational games/activities through the Zoom videoconferencing platform beginning Wednesday, March 18.

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Bluffton University
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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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What's for lunch? What's for breakfast?

Bluffton schools provides breakfast and lunches for students
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:15pm

Uncrustable, string cheese, strawberry cup, cucumbers with dip, chips, a cookie and milk – your choice white or chocolate.

That was Tuesday’s cafeteria grab and lunch for Bluffton school students.

Fifty pre-ordered school lunches were prepared for on Tuesday, the first day of the grab and go. 

“We prepared 100 lunches, just in case,” said Roseanne Garmatter of the school cafeteria.

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Regional news
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Grab and go

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:02pm

Rosanne Garmatter checks a lunch sack before handing it off. Bluffton schools will provide breakfast and lunches to students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Click here for more details.

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Area hospitals advance local preparations for COVID-19 response

In partnership with Allen County Public Health
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 11:30am

In an effort to alleviate growing pressures on Emergency Departments, Walk-In Care Centers, Urgent Cares and primary care offices, Lima Memorial and St. Rita’s, in partnership with Allen County Public Health, are advancing our local preparations for COVID-19.

Effective Tuesday, March 17 at 8 a.m., a Community Call Center and Designated Community Evaluation Centers will begin operations.

• A Community Call Center has been established for area residents. The phone number is 419-226-9000.

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Shannon Theatre not showing movies

Pete and Kim Suter: "Painful and difficult decision, but confident it is the right decision."
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 10:06am

Shannon Theatre has temporarily closed.

Here's the announcement from Pete and Kim Suter, owners:

In light of Gov. DeWine’s decision to close all bars and restaurants yesterday evening, coupled with all athletic events being canceled and other entertainment venues being closed, we have determined that the best move we can make for our community is to close the Shannon Theatre, effective immediately.

This was a painful and difficult decision to make, but we are confident that it is the right decision in an effort to help flatten the curve.

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