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Governor revises mask, social gathering orders

Stores must post mask requirement signs
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 12, 2020 - 9:31am

In a statewide address to Ohioans Wednesday evening, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine called on citizens to recommit to their individual efforts to prevent coronavirus spread as Ohio moves through its most intense, widespread, and dangerous surge of cases to date.

Ohio is currently facing a record number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations and intensive care admissions, with nearly 3,000 people in the hospital, including more than 700 people in the ICU. During the first week of November alone, 104 Ohioans infected with the coronavirus died.

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Dorothy Hursey was a lifelong Bluffton resident

BHS class of 1950 graduate; she worked at Millager's Pharmacy
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 4:44pm

Dorothy Rae Hursey, 88, died at 5 a.m., Nov. 8, 2020. Born to Ameiel and Sylvia (Moser) Amstutz on April 25, 1932, Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Bluffton, and member of the Bluffton Presbyterian Church.

A graduate of Bluffton High School Class of 1950, she married Lee Madison Hursey on Aug. 25, 1950. She was a homemaker and worked at Millager's Drug store. 

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Hursey, and older sister Melvena (Amstutz) Lewis. 

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University offer online RN to BSN program starting January

Updated course offerings designed to provide a better pathway for working RNs to complete bachelor of science in nursing
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 1:37pm

Bluffton University will offer a 100 percent online RN to BSN program beginning in January 2021.

The updated course offerings are designed to provide a better pathway for working RNs to complete their bachelor of science in nursing. Bluffton’s nursing program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

“The current focus of professional nursing is to increase the number of BSN-prepared nurses working in hospitals and community settings,” said Dr. Sherri Winegardner, director of nursing.

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Fudge and fruitcakes

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 12:53pm

Fudge and fruitcakes from Gethsemani Farms are now available at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Due to covid-19, the center is unable to make peanut brittle this year, so the Center is partnering with the abbey in Kentucky that creates these products. For more details

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Asking for some patience from leaf rakers

Village leaf machine temporarily in the shop
Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 12:45pm

Bluffton public works department asks leaf rakers for some patience.

The village 30-plus-year-old machine is showing its age and continues to suffer from breakdowns.

"The public works department continues to make repairs when needed but this has hindered our progress," Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator, told The Icon this morning.

"We are hopeful the machine is back in service this morning. Once back in operation the PWD main focus will be leaf pick up, removing leaves town wide.

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Rachel Schutz memorial service postponed

Posted by Fred Steiner on November 11, 2020 - 12:33pm

The memorial service for Rachel Schutz scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at Union Chapel Missionary Church has been postponed until a later date which will be announced when scheduled.

Click here for her previously posted obituary.

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