Regional news

Early bird cost through March 15

Stratton Greenhouses has issued the following invitation (photos by Stratton Greenhouses):

We would like to once again invite everyone to become a Bluffton Flowerpot Sponsor!  We absolutely love being able to contribute to our community in this way, and we are so grateful for all the support we receive each year from everyone who participates.

From Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer

Dressing for the weather has been a challenge in the first half of February. Keep your layers and umbrellas handy, folks!

Blue rises over drippy, slippy, icky start to the day

Bluffton Schools Cancelled, Friday, February 18.

Allen County Sheriff CANCELLED Level 1 “Roadway Advisory” at 9:06 a.m.

Hancock County Sheriff CANCELLED Level 1 Weather Alert for all of Hancock County at 12:40 p.m.

Weather observations by Guy Verhoff

Just how chilly was January 2022? Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, saw a low temperature of -13 F on January 29.

Registration for the 2022-2023 Kindergarten classes in the Cory-Rawson Local School District can be done on-line this year on the Cory-Rawson web page:

www.cory-rawson.org

You can schedule your time for Kindergarten Screening during the registration process.

A Birth Certificate, dated immunization records, social security number, proof of district residency and any custody papers that pertain to the student are to be presented at the time of your appointment at the Kindergarten Screening on March 22. 

With snowfall forecasts of 8-12" and potential blizzard conditions in our area on February 3-4, the Icon will post annoucements such as travel advisories and business and school closings.

SUMMARY

  • Allen County Sheriff - Advisory cancelled 3:15 p.m., Feb. 4
  • Bluffton Police Department - Emergency declared
  • Bluffton Public Library - Closed February 4
  • Bluffton Schools - Closed February 4
  • Hancock Co. Sheriff advisory - Level 1 (updated 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4)
  • Individual business closings (email [email protected])

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