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John Bowers going to Ada

Served as a Bluffton employee for over 20 years; will operate Ada's drinking water plant
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 1:42pm

After 20 years working within several positions in the Village of Bluffton, John Bowers, has accepted the position of operator of the Village of Ada water plant.

He begins his new position in the neighboring village on Monday.

Since 2013 he has served as Bluffton’s waste water treatment plant operator. Bluffton’s plant handles over one-half million gallons of treated water on an average day, under Bower’s oversight.

“I started working for the village when I was 19,” said Bowers, a 1999 Bluffton High School graduate.

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Medical laboratory science major will be offered at Bluffton

Medical laboratory scientists are currently in high demand, and the addition of this major further expands the options available to Bluffton students interested in health care careers
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 1:27pm

Bluffton University is now offering a medical laboratory science major for students to prepare for a career as a scientist who conducts and reads medical tests in hematology, microbiology, immunology and more.

Medical laboratory science majors will take three years of prerequisite courses in biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics at Bluffton.

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Bluffton University
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Bluffton Public Library’s Digital Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

An update from your library
Posted by Bluffton Public... on April 22, 2020 - 1:12pm

Bluffton Public Library remains closed during Ohio’s Stay at Home Order, but continues to offer 24/7 digital resources to support patrons of all ages.

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Getting the dirt on science

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 1:02pm

The learning process isn't always an indoor experience. Sometime it happens outdoors. In this class project Blufton student Evan Blue gets dirty gathering dirt for his science project in Mrs. Raeburn's class. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

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Webb Insurance recognized as a Stormwater Superstar

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 9:58am

Webb Insurance, with offices in Bluffton and Lima, was recognized as  Stormwater Superstars for their stormwater management practices by the City of Lima and the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District.

Every year, the two organizations honor businesses that put best management practices in place to protect area rivers. 

Webb Insurance Agency and Bacon and Associates are this year's honorees.

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Allen County has 88 confirmed cases

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 9:44am

The following statistics are from the Allen County Department of Health concerning the COVID-19 virus.

As of April 21 there were 88 confirmed cases in Allen County (72 confirmed, 16 probable). Of those, 37 persons were hospitalized and 12 deaths caused by the virus were confirmed.

The chart shows total cases and new cases resported on a daily basis since March 29.

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