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Bluffton Child Development Center, 325 County Line Road, Bluffton, announces its participation in the USDA-funded Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to Francine Donathan, director.

The attached chart shows income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced price meals effective July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

 

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At 1:25 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, the Bluffton Police Department announced that a FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Allen County.

Flooding over a large area or river flooding is imminent or occurring. 

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The Bluffton Police Department has created a Crime Prevention: Home Security pamplet for Bluffton residents (attached below). It includes the following Home Security Checklist: 

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Pandora weather observer Guy Verhoff provides the ongoing September weather report for the Pandora-Bluffton area, including lots of zeros for precipitation.

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With shorter daylight hours and the return to school, area drivers and cyclists are sharing the road in the dark morning hours.

In the dark, drivers often can’t see cyclists without reflectors. The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists these requirements:

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The following health advisory has been issued for all of Allen County Ohio:

Allen County Public Health is issuing a Mask Advisory for Allen County, effective September 17, 2021. Everyone over the age of 2 years old is advised to wear a face mask, regardless of  vaccination status when: 

∙ In indoor public places 

∙ Outdoors in crowded settings 

Universal masking in schools, businesses, and social settings will help slow the spread of  COVID-19. 

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