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Bluffton U.S. Census response rate near 50%

Three ways to participate in the on-going U.S. Census

April 1 was Census Day in the United States. Here’s a map of the local responses so far to the census questionnaire.

As of April 2 the figures show that 47.3 percent of the Allen County residents have responded. Of that percent, 41.5 percent have responded online.

And, according to the color coding, Bluffton has a response rate of between 50 and 556 percent.

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Community Assistance Program accepting cash donations

Due to the COVID-19 virus, in April and May, the Community Assistance Program is using Community Market gift cards to give to its clients rather than opening the food pantry for monthly distribution.

Monetary donations to support the purchase of gift cards may be sent to:
Bluffton Community Assistance Program
PO Box 52
Bluffton, OH 45817

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Richland trustees cancel annual clean-up

The Richland Township trustees announced that the 2020 township annual clean-up scheduled for April 18 is cancelled due to COVID19.

 

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Ohio voters will receive post cards for Ohio primary election

Ohio Secretary of State's office released the postcard that Ohio voters will soon receive as part of the effort to complete the 2020 Ohio primary election.

In-person voting on March 17 was blocked by an order from Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton to combat the spread of Coronavirus/COVID-19, following an announcement by Governor Mike DeWine on March 16 that Ohioans over the age of 65 should remain home and barring gatherings of greater than 50 people.

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Calculate your coronavirus check here

Link to the Washington Post

A link on today’s Washington Post allows taxpayers to calculate how much individuals will received from the $1,200 (or more) coronavirus checks.

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Trout derby moves to June 7

Tom Augsburger, Bluffton Sportsman's Club president,  has announced that this year's trout derby will move to Sunday, June 7.

The cause is two-fold: the recent flooding of the Buckey and the COVID-19 virus.

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