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Take a summer Bluffton art walk

Check out Riley Creek Landform, art with a function on Main Street

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More photos at the bottom this story

Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Bluffton community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.

As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art created by John Peter Klassen (1888-1975), a long-time Bluffton College art professor, and art by other artists in the community.

For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.

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AMA: Ask Me Anything (about Covid-19)

What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?

What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?

This  Covid-19 question video series is in cooperation with Ada SAFE 2020. The series is the collective work of experts, community leaders, organizers, parents, and members of the community.

Ross Kauffman, assistant professor and director of public health at ONU, answers: What criteria would allow society to return to not having social distancing, mask wearing and enhanced disinfecting practices in place?

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I-75 construction update south of Bluffton

Work on Interstate 75 south of Bluffton will experience distruptions next week. Here's the update.

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• Beginning Aug. 7, northbound passing lane at SR 696, Beaverdam, will be shifted to the southbound side.

• SR 696 exit ramp from I-75 northbound will close Aug. 11 for five days for a culvert replacement.

• Detour:­­­­­­­­­­­ I-75 northbound to SR 103/Bentley Rd. to I-75 southbound back to SR 696 (see map).

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Planning commission meets Aug. 10

Bluffton Planning Commission will meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m.  in the town hall at 154 N. Main St., according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

 

 

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Governor DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and staff all test negative for COVID-19

In a second test administered today in Columbus, Governor Mike DeWine has tested negative for COVID-19. First Lady Fran DeWine and staff members have also all tested negative for COVID-19.

A PCR test was administered to the Governor and members of his staff this afternoon.  The PCR test looks for the specific RNA for the SARS CoV-2 -- in other words, the genetic material specific for the virus that causes COVID-19. 

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School releases free and reduced price meals guidelines

Bluffton schools announced its 2020-21 program year policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

A news release attached to this story provides all the details.

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