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Here's the I-75 road work update for April

Daily lane restrictions begin next week at the interchange with SR 696 near Beaverdam
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 29, 2020 - 1:09pm

The following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hancock County next week. All outlined work is weather permitting.

INTERSTATE 75 PROJECTS

I-75 Widening and Reconstruction in the city of Findlay: The project to reconstruct and widen I-75 through the city of Findlay beginning just south of Harrison Street/County Road 144, which is just south of the U.S. Route 68/state Route 15 interchange, to the county Road 99 interchange, is entering its fourth and final year.

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Nixle announcement: Creeks rising - potential risk for flooding

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2020 - 8:39pm

Bluffton police sent this Nixle announcement at 8:34 p.m. Saturday, March 28:

Alert: The creeks are rising and the potential risk for flooding is likely. Please take all appropriate precautions

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Ohio House passes bill extending primary election voting to April 27

And, school testing, tax filing deadline, and scholarships
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 28, 2020 - 11:52am

Coronavirus-Response Package Signed Into Law

 Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 197, cosponsored by State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg), into law Friday.

The legislation addresses a variety of challenges and impacts to state law as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The emergency legislation passed under House Bill 197 addressed many issues, including:

- Testing & Accountability – Eliminates state-mandated K-12 student assessments for the 2019-20 school year.

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Potential flooding may occur in Bluffton

Nixle alert from Bluffton PD
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 27, 2020 - 3:19pm

Bluffton police issued a Nixle alert at 2:09 p.m. today Friday, March 27):

Alert: Flash Flood Alert for this area starting tonight thru tomorrow morning. Please take the appropriate precautions.

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Ohio passes bill for continuity for mail-in voting

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 27, 2020 - 6:00am

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued the following statement after the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill 197, which will enact numerous provisions to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic:

"I want to thank Senate President Obhof, House Speaker Householder, Minority Leaders Sykes and Yuko, and all members of the Ohio General Assembly who worked for the bipartisan and unanimous passage of House Bill 197. 

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This could be the most important list you view this week

Icon-Chamber partnership provides business updates, links to churches and lots more
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 26, 2020 - 4:34pm

It’s catching on.

Bluffton Icon and Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce joined forces Monday. The collaboration informs viewers of the most up-to-date and continually changing Bluffton business developments.

This partnership provides daily updates as it evolves and expands.

On Thursday links to online activities joined the list. 

Click here to view this important community resource.

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