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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])

Village of Bluffton guidance for heavy snowfall

From the Village of Bluffton on February 1, 2022:

Bluffton Public Works Dept. takes pride in providing our residents with safe streets even in the most trying of winter conditions. It is our goal to be prepared and in front of all snow events. The Department has well-trained, experienced employees that understand the importance of Public Safety for both our residents and emergency vehicles. Please note the following to Help Us Help You!  

Avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday-Friday

The Ohio Department of Transportation is preparing for a major winter storm and urging Ohioans to avoid unnecessary trips Wednesday through Friday, February 2-4.

In northern Ohio, crews are preparing for significant amounts of snow. Some forecasts are calling for over a foot of snow with blowing and drifting conditions due to high winds.

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