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Area hospitals advance local preparations for COVID-19 response

In partnership with Allen County Public Health
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 11:30am

In an effort to alleviate growing pressures on Emergency Departments, Walk-In Care Centers, Urgent Cares and primary care offices, Lima Memorial and St. Rita’s, in partnership with Allen County Public Health, are advancing our local preparations for COVID-19.

Effective Tuesday, March 17 at 8 a.m., a Community Call Center and Designated Community Evaluation Centers will begin operations.

• A Community Call Center has been established for area residents. The phone number is 419-226-9000.

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Shannon Theatre not showing movies

Pete and Kim Suter: "Painful and difficult decision, but confident it is the right decision."
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 17, 2020 - 10:06am

Shannon Theatre has temporarily closed.

Here's the announcement from Pete and Kim Suter, owners:

In light of Gov. DeWine’s decision to close all bars and restaurants yesterday evening, coupled with all athletic events being canceled and other entertainment venues being closed, we have determined that the best move we can make for our community is to close the Shannon Theatre, effective immediately.

This was a painful and difficult decision to make, but we are confident that it is the right decision in an effort to help flatten the curve.

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Ohio Dept. of Health orders closure of polling locations

11 p.m. announcement Monday cancels March 17 Ohio primary
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 11:11pm

It's on...and now it's off.

There will be no Ohio Tuesday, March 17, primary election - despite an earlier judge's ruling.

Here is the announcement of the cancellation from the Ohio Department of Health:

Ohio Department of Health Issues Order on Closure of Polling Locations

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, tonight issued an order regarding Closure of the Polling Locations in the State of Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 

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Tuesday's primary will take place

Judge rejects officials' request to cancel in-person voting
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 8:44pm

The Tuesday, March 17, Ohio primary election will take place. 

The election was in question until Monday evening when an Ohio judge rejected officials' request to cancel in-person voting.

The following details are from Business Insider:

"We cannot tell people to stay inside, but also tell them to go out and vote," Gov. Mike DeWine tweeted on Monday afternoon. He also expressed concern for both voters and elderly poll workers, who are especially vulnerable to the virus.

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Bluffton schools will provide grab and go breakfast and lunches

Pick up points at elementary school and Beaverdam Church of Christ
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 4:31pm

Bluffton Schools will be offer grab and go breakfast and lunch for our students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

The announcement was made at 4:23 p.m. on Ohio Alerts on Monday, March 16.

Details follow:

Students will be able to grab two breakfasts and two lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays, with one breakfast and one lunch on Fridays. Since we missed Monday of this week, we will be offering 1 lunch and 1 breakfast on Tuesday, March 17. 

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Closed

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 16, 2020 - 4:15pm

This sign says it all: School closed Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3. The school off will be open.

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