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So, you think you know Bluffton? The answer

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:51am

So, you think you know Bluffton? You'll find this and two like it at The Centre.

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State of Ohio releases Phase 1B timeline for vaccinations

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:30am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

PHASE 1B TIMELINE

Governor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio's vaccination program, which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older.

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Slabtown bridge estimated to take 60 days to repair

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 13, 2021 - 6:19am

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Allen County Engineer's Office have completed the initial scope for the repair of the Slabtown Road bridge over U.S. 30, which closed in December due to a bridge strike.

The tentative schedule for the repairs sets construction to begin as early as mid-April and will take approximately 60 days to complete.

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New Year's resolutions you can keep

Four ways to make your New Year's resolutions stick
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on January 13, 2021 - 6:00am

This story provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

It's that time of year again — time to make resolutions with all those good intentions behind them. But how can you make sure they stick this year?

New Year's resolutions can be tricky. Around 80 percent of people fail to keep their New Year’s resolutions, clinical psychologist Joseph Luciani told the New York Post.

And most people don't keep their resolutions for very long, either. Research has shown that Jan. 12 is the day New Year's resolutions tend to falter. 

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Hospital staff receiving vaccines

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 12, 2021 - 2:13pm

Blanchard Valley Health System initiated distribution of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to healthcare workers at Bluffton Hospital. Paul Siefker, director of operations at Blanchard Valley Medical Practices, receives his vaccine from Renee Matthews, clinical manager at Bluffton. Additional deliveries of the vaccine are expected  for Bluffton healthcare associates. BVHS is not providing the vaccine, only distributing it within the health system according to state and federal guidelines.

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Council will rebid Jefferson Street Phase II

Monday's action follows a protest from one of the initial bidders of the project
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 12, 2021 - 1:38pm

On Monday, following an executive session to discuss contracts, Bluffton council rescinded earlier action that awarded a contract for Jefferson Street Project Phase II.

The rescinded contract was passed during a special meeting held Jan. 4., and was awarded to Helms and Sons Excavating Inc., Findlay. It was initially considred as a first reading, but was changed and passed as an emergency reading.

Monday’s action followed a protest from one of the bidders of the project.

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