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Bluffton Exempted Village Schools has announced its 2023-2024 program year policy for free and reduced price meals for students unable to pay the full price of meals under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast. 

Children from families whose annual income is at or below the federal guidelines are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. The Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines will be used to determine eligibility.

Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party.

Application forms available through Payschools on the district web site and is sent via schoolpointe sendit alerts to parents or guardians.

To apply for free and reduced-price benefits, households should complete an application online through the Payschools site. Additional hard copies are available at the superintendent’s office. A complete application is required.

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Public Information Statement from the National Weather Service, Wilmington OH 622 PM EDT Sat Aug 12 2023

EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED IN KENTON...HARDIN COUNTY OHIO.

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has confirmed an EF1 tornado occurred in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio during the early afternoon hours of today, August 12, 2023.

This conclusion stems from a damage survey that is being conducted. Maximum winds have been estimated at 90 mph.

Additional information, including tornado track data, will be made available later this evening. A final assessment, including results of the survey, are expected to be completed and transmitted via a Public Information Statement.

The storm survey information will also be available at http://weather.gov/iln.