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Wear your mask proudly

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Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 3:25pm

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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Letter: To the many volunteers of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 3:18pm

Dear treasured volunteers:

I hope that this note finds you happy, healthy, and at peace!

This week is National Volunteer Week, and it is hard to say something meaningful and extraordinary in these uncertain times.  Although this is challenging, and changes are being made, we all look forward to the time when again we can unite.

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Letters
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Stratton Greenhouses open house May 1-2-3

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 29, 2020 - 3:11pm

Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, announce a spring open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2-3, according to Susie and Steve Stratton.

The open house includes drawings and several giveaways. New Proven Winner and Wave Petunias are available for the first 100 customers.

A special opening for senior citizens only is from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Regular hours are:
Mondays - Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays - noon to 5 p.m.

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Business
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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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Regional news
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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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Regional news
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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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Regional news
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