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Bluffton PD launches Facebook page

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 3:05pm

The Bluffton Police Department launched a Facebook this week. 
CLICK HERE or go to Bluffton Ohio Police to visit it.

Ryan Burkholder, police chief, said it is for informational purposes only. For more details about the page, read the attachment below, which is a letter from the police chief.

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Looks like Bluffton residents are filling out their census forms

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 2:42pm

As of April 26, the self-response rate (the percent of households that mailed back their form, completed the U.S. Census online, or over the phone)  for Allen County was 59.8%.  Of that 59.8%, most households (48.8%) responded online. 

Response rates are updated weekly. The report for Allen County, and incorporated cities, villages, and townships is shown above.

Since March 12, 53.4% of households (an estimated 79 million households) across the country have responded.  

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Rumpke trash and recycling begins May 4

New carrier has three-year contract with village
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:25pm

Village of Bluffton will begin a new trash and recycling contract with Rumpke Waste & Recycling effective Monday, May 4.

OPEN THE ATTACHMENT AT THE
BOTTOM OF THIS STORY FOR MORE DETAILS 

The village underwent a bid process this winter and Rumpke was the lowest bid. With the new carrier, residents will continue to receive weekly trash and recycling services.

In a news release, Rumpke stated: The village and Rumpke share the same goal of providing a quality and cost-effective service to the residents of Bluffton.

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Rock hound

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:13pm

Bracyn Oglesbee, Bluffton 3rd grader, works on his rock investigation for Mr. Armstrongs science class. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

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Bluffton Farmers Market opens Saturday

New safety guidelines in effect
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 1:13pm

The Bluffton Farmers Market will open on Saturday, May 2, with new safety guidelines. Vendors, customers and market management will work together to limit the potential transmission of the coronavirus. Some 12-14 vendors are expected on opening day.

"The Bluffton Farmers Market will be different in 2020. We will have the same great products and vendors, but we all need to modify our behavior to protect ourselves and each other from the risk of serious illness," explains Paula Scott, CEO of the chamber. "We have many new safety guidelines."

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Drive-up, drop-off food drive this weekend

Sponsored by Pandora United Methodist and Riley Creek UMC
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 11:31am

Riley Creek United Methodist Church, 7102 Road M, Ottawa, will conduct a drive-up, drop-off food drive on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Pandora United Methodist Church, 108 E Washington St., Pandora, will hold a drive the previous evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Drivers will not need to leave their vehicles. Volunteers will collect what the items and put them on a truck for delivery to the food pantries.

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