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Despite that 2020 runs were slightly lower than 2019

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Charts below show runs by month and year-
Bluffton Fire Department’s total 2020 runs edged slightly lower than 2019, however accident, vehicle and open burning fire increased according to Jon Kinn, fire chief.

The department reported 112 runs in 2020 and 119 in 2019.

Kinn’s report shows the greatest increase in fire response was to accidents. In 2020 the department answered 37 accident calls compared to 26 the previous year. June and November were the busiest month for the department.

The chart below shows monthly fire runs by type of call.

Here's the details provided by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center

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Tonya Meyer, Bluffton Senior Citizens Center director, notified the Icon about covid-19 vaccines.

Here is her message:
CVS just informed us that they now have the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Pharmacies are now getting the vaccine. The CVS in Bluffton now has the Pfizer vaccine.

Today only, if you are over 75, you can walk in and get vaccinated. After today, you need an appointment which you can make at CVS.com or call 1-800-shop-CVS (746-7287).

Online is better because you can fill out all the paperwork and spend less time in the pharmacy. 

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So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Bluffton Stadium.

 

 

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So, you think you know Bluffton? Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

573 calls for service • Of those, 378 involved patient transports

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2020 was a record year for Bluffton EMS total calls, according to Jan Basinger, EMS chief.

Bluffton EMS had 573 calls for service in 2020, which averaged to 1.57 calls per day. Of those 573 call 378 involved patient transports.

This compares to 2019, which experienced 546 calls and 398 patients transported. The accompanying chart shows the four-year call record.

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The preliminary design of a diverging diamond interchange for Interstate 75 and County Road 99 in Findlay, Hancock County. 

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1, the city of Findlay, and the Hancock County Engineer’s Office have chosen a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) for the rehabilitation project at the Interstate 75 and County Road 99 interchange to combat growing congestion at the important economic hub.

The option was one of four presented to the public during a virtual public involvement meeting in August.

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