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January 9 Winter Weather Advisory

Posted by Staff on January 8, 2024 - 11:11am

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect for the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana forecast area from 1-7 AM EST Tuesday, January 9.

North of US 24, snow totals of 2-4" are expected, while south of US 24, totals will be between 1-3". Heavy, wet snow will quickly change to heavy rain around daybreak, leading to a tricky morning commute. Roads will be slick and slushy so take it slow! Untreated roads are likely to become hazardous for travel. Roads conditions will gradually improve throughout the morning as temperatures rise above freezing.

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Happenings at the senior center in January 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on January 3, 2024 - 7:49am

What’s coming up at the Bluffton Senior Citizen Center in January? Look no further than the Happenings newsletter, a compilation of announcements, previews and membership information.

Daily happenings at 132 N. Main St. are listed–including exercise, games, music and social events–as well as opportunities to travel the state and the country. A January 30 presentation will give details on Best of Alaska and Blue Ridge Country trips.

The Center welcomes 25 new members, listed in the newsletter, from Bluffton and seven other communities.

The newsletter also features 28 advertisers–including the Bluffton Icon–who support mailing the newsletter to over 700 members.

Click HERE to read the January 2024 Happenings newsletter.

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'Tis the season to drive sober

Posted by Staff on December 18, 2023 - 6:00am

Drive sober or get pulled over

LIMA__During this busy winter holiday season, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to urge drivers to think twice before drinking and driving. Drivers will see officers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving from December 15, 2023, through January 1, 2024. 

Tragically, December can be a dangerous time for people on the roads. During the 2017-2021 December months, there were more than 4,500 people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. In December 2021 alone, 1,013 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. More parties and festivities celebrating the season bring out more drunk drivers.

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JAMPD recommends: 11 apps for nature lovers

Posted by Paula Scott on December 14, 2023 - 6:00am

From Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District on Facebook:

Wondering how to strike a balance between screen time and outdoor fun for your kids?

Exciting news – we've got some awesome suggestions that make use of technology to inspire outdoor adventures!

Download your favorite app from this list and let's turn those digital moments into nature-packed memories! Let us know which one you're going to try!

Birds

  • AUDUBON BIRD GUIDE
  • SONG SLEUTH BIRD SONG ANALYZER
  • RAPTOR ID
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Here's what's happening at the Senior Center in December 2023

Posted by Staff on December 6, 2023 - 8:52am

What’s news at the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center? Plenty. Check out the following highlights from the “Happenings” newsletter or check out the publication in full HERE.

New Members The center recently welcomed 21 new members including individuals from Ada, Arlington, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Findlay, Harrod, Leipsic, Lima, Ottawa, Rawson and Wapakoneta.

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Hancock Park District’s annual photography contest opens

Posted by Staff on November 30, 2023 - 9:41am

FINDLAY__Hancock Park District’s 28th Annual Photography Contest is now underway. To be eligible for judging, photographs must be taken in the Hancock Park System (i.e., parks owned and/or managed by the Hancock Park District), from the Blanchard River Greenway Trail, or of the Blanchard River (e.g., landscapes, wildlife, and outdoor recreation).

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