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Ohio tiptoes to reopen

14-page document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State begins to reopen
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2020 - 1:22pm

It’s a 14-page, single-spaced document titled “Director’s stay safe Ohio order.”

Written by Dr. Amy Acton, M.D., director of the Ohio Department of Health, the document spells out the rules for Ohioans to adhere as the Buckeye State tiptoes to a reopening.

The entire document is attached at the bottom of this story.

Among areas of special interest to Ohioans is a list of closed businesses and operations. Also listed are dates of re-openings set other businesses and services. Among businesses and institutions to remain closed include schools. 

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Regional news
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The community prays together...

Prayer and mediations for MHCO's staff, volunteers, residents and the community a large
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2020 - 12:47pm

Additional photos below -
For a moment, 101.3 FM became Bluffton’s most listened to radio station Friday morning. 

That frequency, broadcasting for a range of about a half mile from The Centre, aired a prayer and meditation service focusing on Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio and specifically Mennonite Memorial Home.

An estimated audience easily reaching 150 people or more participated as over 75 vehicles were parked in The Centre’s north lot during the 11 a.m. community service.

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Worship
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Draw your teacher - contest deadline 5 p.m. Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2020 - 9:33am

Reminder - contest deadline is 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2.

Bluffton PTO and the Icon will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 to 8.

To celebrate, the two organizations invite Bluffton elementary students to tell Icon viewers about your awesome teacher.

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Events
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Wear your mask proudly

Hi, I'm Jim Kinn
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 1, 2020 - 9:30am

Welcome to the Icon's feature "Wear your mask proudly." We invite viewers to send a photo of themselves wearing a mask. 

It's a way to encourage viewers to wear masks when in public and to recognize those who are thoughful enough to take the time to wear one.

Send your mask photo to: [email protected].

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People
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Community at prayer with focus on MHCO

Friday morning drive in service held at The Centre
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2020 - 4:48pm

On Friday morning, the community is invited to a prayer and meditation event focusing on friends and family at the Mennonite Memorial Home and for the Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio employees and volunteers.

Open to the public, it takes place at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, in the parking lot of The Centre, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton. 

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association and its ministerial partners will conduct the service.

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Worship
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Because of COVID-19 Jefferson Street phase 2 won't take place in 2020

And, this year's street program slashed in half
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 30, 2020 - 4:26pm

Two 2020 Bluffton village projects became victims of COVID-19 on Monday.

Bluffton council placed its Jefferson Street Phase 2 project, scheduled for 2020, on hold, and the council slashed its 2020 street program nearly in half. The action is due to anticipate lower village and state revenues this year.

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Public Meetings
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