Update from Bluffton Child Development Center – The center's board posted the following letter to parents and guardians on its Facebook.
It is with regret that we inform you that, due to the recent COVID-19 Pandemic, the Bluffton Child Development Center’s (BCDC) Board of Directors has voted to close BCDC temporarily, effective the end of business Friday, March 20.
Notice from Basinger Plumbing and Heating, rural Bluffton
Ohio has issued an order for all citizens to “shelter in place,” except those in essential jobs.
Our business is listed as an essential business, meaning that Basinger Plumbing and Heating, 3090 Road R, Pandora, will remain open during the coronavirus shutdown, according to Jim Basinger, owner.
The business phone number for service is 419-358-1355.
Announcement from Faith Financial Services, 101 N. Main St., Bluffton
Effective Monday, March 23, Faith Investment Services, Bluffton office, will be working remotely. We will handle appointments and service work requests by appointment. Please feel free to call (419) 358-4207 or email as follows:
Message from Jon Kinn and staff at
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services
These are definitely unprecedented times for all of us.
Chiles-Laman’s priority is the health and safety of our families, our community, and our staff.
We are still operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week making certain that those entrusted to our care and the families we serve are receiving the best possible services, regardless of the cause of death. Serving our communities with their loss is our privilege and honor.
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.