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How local parents cope with the coronavirus

Posted by LizGH on March 19, 2020 - 2:00pm

By Liz Gordon-Hancock
If the last couple days are any indication, I’m in for a very bumpy, noisy, hectic ride. Parents across the state are scrambling to find childcare and/or helping their children accomplish learning at home, all whilst preparing for the possibility of enforced isolation from the coronavirus.

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Potential flooding may occur in Bluffton

Nixle alert from Bluffton police
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 19, 2020 - 9:50am

Bluffton police issues a Nixle alert at 8:02 a.m. today (Thursday, March 19):

Alert: A potential for flooding for those residents who live in flood areas in the village. Take precautions.

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Regional news
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Edward Jones: It's not easy, but look past the market sell off

Remember why you are investing
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2020 - 10:03pm

By Brandon Blackford,
Edward Jones financial advisor
These are challenging times.

Like everyone, you are concerned about keeping your family safe and healthy, and you’re doing your part to help protect your community from the effects of the coronavirus.

And if you’re an investor, you must also address your financial situation. How should you respond to the current market volatility and recent declines in investment prices?

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Business
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Bluffton Public Library closes

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2020 - 8:28pm

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

The health and safety of our customers and staff at the Bluffton Public Library is a top priority, therefore the library has made the difficult decision to close from March 17, 2020 through at least April 6.  

We ask that all patrons with library materials currently checked out keep the items at home rather than return them. 

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Polished and Boutique 415 closed

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2020 - 8:22pm

NOTICE FROM POLISHED AND BOUTIQUE 415

Per the Governor, Polished and Boutique 415 will be closed effective at the end of business on March 18.

"Please continue to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for any updates and an occasional video. We hope to be able to open our doors April 1.(no joke)," said  Joan Frederick and her staff.

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Business
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Beaverdam tile factory

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 18, 2020 - 5:28pm

Here's a rare photograph of a Beaverdam business at the turn of an earlier century.

It is a tile factory. Although the exact location is not known, the business operate in the early 1900s. Will Triplettt, pioneer Bluffton photographer took the photo. It was originally on an 8.5 by 11 glass negative.

 

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Historical Bluffton
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