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"Determining a plan of action to continue educating students"

Superintendent Denecker: "If we would need to close for a period of time.... this will likely be some type of online/electronic education format, depending on the grade level"
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2020 - 2:46pm

THIS STORY HAS CHANGED AT 4:30 P.M. THURSDAY, MARCH 12 - CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATE.

 

Greg Denecker, Bluffton schools superintendent, issued the following letter  to parents, students staff and the community concerning the COVIC-19.

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Senior Center announces cancellations

Pancake day on March 21 • Community meals on March 19 & April 2 • Bingo with Good Samaritan March 16 & April 20
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2020 - 12:16pm

The following activities at the Bluffton Senior Center have been canceled because of the COVID-19 virus concerns

• Pancake Day on March 21

• Community meals on March 19 and April 2

• Bingo with Good Samaritan on March 16 and April 20

"We hope to keep our doors open for those who are healthy for as long as possible, but we will continue to make decisions about programs on a daily basis," said Tonya Meyer, Center director.

The following is the policy the Center has put into place:

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Chamber cancels Friday breakfast

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 11, 2020 - 4:48pm

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce announces that its Friday, March 13, chamber breakfast is cancelled, according to Paula Scott of the chamber.

"In response to coronavirus recommendations by Gov. DeWine, we have determined that this is a non-essential event," she said.

"Please continue to send us your announcements for our email and social media updates on Monday, March 16. Looking forward to seeing you at our next breakfast on April 10."
 

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I-75 in Allen, Hancock now a distracted driving safety corridor

Will see increased enforcement by State Highway Patrol
Posted by Icon K on March 11, 2020 - 6:00am

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio State Highway Patrol announced establishment of a distracted driving safety corridor on Interstate 75 in Allen and Hancock counties.

A section of I-75 from south of the village of Beaverdam in Allen County, to the rest areas in Hancock County, south of the city of Findlay, is being designated as a distracted driving safety corridor by a series of signs which warn of the dangers of driving distracted.

The signs are currently being installed in both the northbound and southbound directions.

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Volunteer opportunities this month

At Willow Ridge, Hilty Home, Maple Crest and MHH
Posted by LizGH on March 11, 2020 - 6:00am

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities this month. Persons interested may contact Jessica Strahm,  [email protected],  419-358-1015 extension 248.

At Willow Ridge
Games: Volunteers to play one-on-one ga.m.es, such as:

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Three confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ohio

Health Department offers updates on its website
Posted by Icon K on March 10, 2020 - 3:14pm

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Dr. Amy Action, Director of the Ohio Department of Health announced that there are three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, all in Cuyahoga County. 

Governor DeWine also declared a State of Emergency, which he described as a necessary legal step that enables government to do what is necessary to respond quickly, and also makes it easier to procure needed supplies. 

According to Allen County Health Commissioner Kathy Luhn, “This is what we have expected.  We continue to work with our local and state partners to protect our community.”

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