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University classes will continue via online/remote learning through April 12

Will close all residence halls by 5 p.m., Wednesday
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:53pm

Bluffton University released the following letter to students, faculty and staff.

Based on the increasing recommendations by Governor DeWine and today’s recommendation by The President of the United States to reduce group gatherings to 10 people or less, Bluffton University is taking the following actions:

All classes will continue to be held via online/remote learning methods through April 12.

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What's for lunch? What's for breakfast?

Bluffton schools provides breakfast and lunches for students
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:15pm

Uncrustable, string cheese, strawberry cup, cucumbers with dip, chips, a cookie and milk – your choice white or chocolate.

That was Tuesday’s cafeteria grab and lunch for Bluffton school students.

Fifty pre-ordered school lunches were prepared for on Tuesday, the first day of the grab and go. 

“We prepared 100 lunches, just in case,” said Roseanne Garmatter of the school cafeteria.

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Grab and go

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 1:02pm

Rosanne Garmatter checks a lunch sack before handing it off. Bluffton schools will provide breakfast and lunches to students on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Click here for more details.

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Area hospitals advance local preparations for COVID-19 response

In partnership with Allen County Public Health
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 11:30am

In an effort to alleviate growing pressures on Emergency Departments, Walk-In Care Centers, Urgent Cares and primary care offices, Lima Memorial and St. Rita’s, in partnership with Allen County Public Health, are advancing our local preparations for COVID-19.

Effective Tuesday, March 17 at 8 a.m., a Community Call Center and Designated Community Evaluation Centers will begin operations.

• A Community Call Center has been established for area residents. The phone number is 419-226-9000.

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Shannon Theatre not showing movies

Pete and Kim Suter: "Painful and difficult decision, but confident it is the right decision."
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 10:06am

Shannon Theatre has temporarily closed.

Here's the announcement from Pete and Kim Suter, owners:

In light of Gov. DeWine’s decision to close all bars and restaurants yesterday evening, coupled with all athletic events being canceled and other entertainment venues being closed, we have determined that the best move we can make for our community is to close the Shannon Theatre, effective immediately.

This was a painful and difficult decision to make, but we are confident that it is the right decision in an effort to help flatten the curve.

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Ohio Dept. of Health orders closure of polling locations

11 p.m. announcement Monday cancels March 17 Ohio primary
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 11:11pm

It's on...and now it's off.

There will be no Ohio Tuesday, March 17, primary election - despite an earlier judge's ruling.

Here is the announcement of the cancellation from the Ohio Department of Health:

Ohio Department of Health Issues Order on Closure of Polling Locations

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, tonight issued an order regarding Closure of the Polling Locations in the State of Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

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