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Some last-minute election details

You can still vote early • You can check the status of your early ballot

• Sample ballots and precinct maps are attached to this story-
• Check your ballot status by clicking here
• Click here to visit the Allen County board of election website

Area voters have a date with their polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3. That is if they have not already voted, and plan to vote in person.

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You can watch tonight from your own home

University theatre presentation created for Zoom

Last spring when the university transitioned to remote learning, Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, was forced to stop rehearsals of Bluffton University’s annual musical. While necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the result was disappointing for all involved.

“High on my list for the fall was to pick something that could go forward no matter what,” explained Friesen. “I wanted to ensure that we could provide theatre opportunities for both our students and the community.”

Trick-or-treat creativity

Creativity was the buzz word this Halloween. Kevin Cluts of 252 S. Lawn Ave., created this socially distanced candy delivery system. Kids loved it. Check out the next photo in this series to see Ryan Blount and Evan Blount, with their dad, Phil Blount on the receiving end. (Shelby Cluts photos)

Allen County's covid-19 cases jump dramatically

September had 323 newly identified cases in Allen County • and, 322 new cases in just the past 7 days

Allen County remains at Risk Level 3 (Red) for COVID-19 as of October 29, 2020

Public health data indicates that for the second week in a row Allen County is designated Red Alert Level 3 for risk of the spread of COVID-19, as defined by the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. Allen County meets the following three data indicators:

•  New cases per capita (375.2 cases per 100,000 residents) *100/100,000 is considered high-incidence by the CDC

•  Sustained increase in new cases

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Nicholas Norton, Pandora, on OSU-Lima homecoming court

Nicholas Norton, a theatre and English major from Pandora, is a member of the 2020 Ohio State University-Lima homecoming court.

A virtual ceremony included all OSU regional campus homecoming courts. Homecoming king is Nick Vulgamott, Delphos and queen is Lauryn Richardson, Lima.

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Here's what's for lunch in November

It begins with Popcorn chicken, peas, blueberries, milk and ala-carte cheddar stuffed pretzel. It's the November Bluffton school menus.

The menu through Nov. 27 is at the bottom of this story, or you make click here to view it.

 

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