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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

Mother Nature reminds us of the season
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 13, 2020 - 10:59am

"The wonder of a single snowflake outweighs the wisdom of a million meterologists."

Or, so says an unknown philosopher.

Bluffton awoke to one of the rare true snowfalls of the season this morning. It first delayed and then closed area schools.

It brought out the shovels, the snow plows, the window scrapers and the boots. It made a pot of coffee seem heavenly.

Fred Steiner, Icon photographer, offers these glimpses of the snow effects in early morning.

Watch the Icon for additional snow scene photos throughout the day.

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Bluffton schools closed Thursday, Feb. 13

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 13, 2020 - 7:50am

Bluffton schools join a host of area schools closing its doors today (Thursday, Feb. 13) due to wintery weather conditions.

Greg Denecker, superintendent, made the closing announcement on Ohio Alerts at 7:45 a.m. 

Organizations with additional cancellations may contact the Icon at [email protected]. Those announcements will be added to this story and on Icon's Facebook, which has over 3,500 followers.

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Bluffton schools on 2-hour delay Thursday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 13, 2020 - 7:25am

Bluffton schools are on a 2-hour delay, Thursday, Feb. 13. An Ohio Alerts message was sent at 4:53 a.m. Watch the Icon for further updates.

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Sheriff issues Level 1 roadway advisory

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2020 - 9:11pm

At 8:59 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Allen County Sheriff has issued a Level 1 roadway advisory: Roadways are snow or ice covered with possible drifting.

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Elementary school family science night Feb. 21

Memory books on sale until Thursday
Posted by Fred Steiner on February 12, 2020 - 4:38pm

February is a short month, but lots of activities take place in the Bluffton elementary school. Here is a summary of those activities from the February elementary newsletter.

• Bluffton Elementary PTO will sponsor “Family Science Night” Friday, Feb. 21, from 6-8 p.m. in the elementary gym and middle school cafetorium. 

• Elementary Memory Books for 2019-2020 school are on sale until Feb. 13. You can directly order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com.   

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Your opportunity to volunteer at MHCO

A variety of options available
Posted by LizGH on February 11, 2020 - 2:03pm

Interested in putting your volunteer skills to work? Here's a list of volunteer opportunities at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio. Contact Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator at [email protected] or 419-358-1015, extension 248 for more details.

Willow Ridge
Games
Volunteers to play “One on one” games including:

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