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From Steiner & Granger: Dire short-term, hopeful long-term outlook

Reasons to believe long-term outlook remains positive
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2020 - 10:21am

Market Matters from
Steiner and Granger Insurance
and Financial Services
141 N. Main St., Bluffton
419-358-8566

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• We are likely entering a severe, but perhaps short-lived recession.

• The length of the recession depends largely on fiscal stimulus and containing the COVID-19 outbreak. Federal and state governments are working on such measures.

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Effective Wednesday: No visitors permitted at Bluffton Hospital

Policy applies to all Blanchard Valley Health System facilities
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2020 - 10:06am

Due to community concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure that every precaution is being taken to prioritize the safety of our patients, Bluffton Hospital will no longer allow visitors. (Effective March 25, 2020)

This policy applies to all Blanchard Valley Health System facilities including hospitals and outpatient clinics.

An exception of one caregiver per patient for the duration of the hospital stay will be granted for patients in our pediatric and labor and delivery care units.

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In case you missed this: Bluffton Study Buddies can assist your child

University education department offers free online eduction enrichment
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 24, 2020 - 9:35am

The Bluffton University education department is offering free online educational enrichment in response to K-12 school closures in Ohio.

Bluffton Study Buddies, Bluffton University education majors including student teachers, will provide academic help and educational games/activities through the Zoom videoconferencing platform beginning Wednesday, March 18.

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Bluffton University
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University asks groups not to congregate on campus

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 24, 2020 - 6:00am

In light of the governor’s order to “stay at home,” the increasing number of    COVID-19 cases in Ohio and our desire to keep the Bluffton village community safe, the administration at Bluffton University is asking the general public to not congregate in groups on campus grounds while social distancing is being mandated.

For example, we have been made aware that groups of young people are gathering to play pickup games of soccer and flag football on campus.

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State of Ohio now under “Stay at Home” order

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on March 24, 2020 - 6:00am

The State of Ohio announced on March 23 that Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order.

The order went into effect beginning Monday, March 23,, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, unless the order is rescinded or modified. 

"We haven't faced an enemy like we are facing today in 102 years - we are at war. In the time of war, we must make sacrifices, and I thank all of our Ohio citizens for what they are doing and what they aren't doing. You are making a huge difference, and this difference will save lives," said Governor DeWine.

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Family True Value Hardware is open for business

Deemed an "essential" business by State of Ohio
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 23, 2020 - 8:39pm

Notice from Family True Value Hardware
Ohio has issued an order for all citizens to “shelter in place,” except those in essential jobs.

Hardware store are listed as essential businesses, meaning that Family True Value Hardware, 109 N. Main St., Bluffton, will remain open during the coronavirus shutdown, according to Jim Basiner, owner.

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