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Just in time for Halloween: Bluffton ghost stories

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 10:12am

Here's your invitation to visit "The Bluffton Triangle."

Fred-in-Stein, aka Fred Steiner, presents a video of Bluffton ghost stories. Originally presented on Zoom by the Blufton Public Library on Oct. 27, you may watch a recording of the presentation by clicking below.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Staying healthy during flu season

Four ways to stay healthy and avoid the flu this season
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 6:06am

This column provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
 Not every sickness gets its own season. Seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue until as late as May.

The flu can threaten us with a potentially dangerous but very avoidable virus. This year's flu season is just getting started. Fortunately, you can take steps to make this year flu-free.

1) Get Your Flu Shot

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Health Services
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Some last-minute election details

You can still vote early • You can check the status of your early ballot
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 4:09pm

• Sample ballots and precinct maps are attached to this story-
• Check your ballot status by clicking here
• Click here to visit the Allen County board of election website

Area voters have a date with their polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That is if they have not already voted, and plan to vote in person.

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Regional news
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You can watch tonight from your own home

University theatre presentation created for Zoom
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 3:37pm

Last spring when the university transitioned to remote learning, Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, was forced to stop rehearsals of Bluffton University’s annual musical. While necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the result was disappointing for all involved.

“High on my list for the fall was to pick something that could go forward no matter what,” explained Friesen. “I wanted to ensure that we could provide theatre opportunities for both our students and the community.”

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Bluffton University
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Trick-or-treat creativity

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 3:22pm

Creativity was the buzz word this Halloween. Kevin Cluts of 252 S. Lawn Ave., created this socially distanced candy delivery system. Kids loved it. Check out the next photo in this series to see Ryan Blount and Evan Blount, with their dad, Phil Blount on the receiving end. (Shelby Cluts photos)

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Allen County's covid-19 cases jump dramatically

September had 323 newly identified cases in Allen County • and, 322 new cases in just the past 7 days
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 2:23pm

Allen County remains at Risk Level 3 (Red) for COVID-19 as of October 29, 2020

Public health data indicates that for the second week in a row Allen County is designated Red Alert Level 3 for risk of the spread of COVID-19, as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Allen County meets the following three data indicators:

•  New cases per capita (375.2 cases per 100,000 residents) *100/100,000 is considered high-incidence by the CDC

•  Sustained increase in new cases

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