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First reading above freezing since Feb. 4, recorded on Feb. 21

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The area received 9.5 inches of snow from Monday, Feb. 15, to Monday, Feb. 22, according to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer.

The heaviest snowfall was 6.5 inches on Feb. 15.

Meanwhile temperatures hovered below freezing from Feb. 4 (high of 35) through Feb. 21 (high of 36).

During that same period daily lows reached minus 4 on Feb. 17. February’s daily weather summaries are in the chart below.

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

Indoor visitation coming soon

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Vaccination clinics are continuing at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, according to information from the recent MHCO newsletter.

Maple Crest is the only campus yet to complete all three initial vaccination clinics. The third clinic is scheduled for March 3.

Residents and staff are receiving the Pfizer vaccine, which requires two doses. These two doses are to be received approximately three weeks apart.

Bluffton farmers market vendor meeting scheduled

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Here's a certain sign that spring is on the way.

The Bluffton farmers market vendor meeting is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, according to Greg Probst, market manager.

The meeting will be via video and phone. Guidelines for the market will be reviewed and registration will begin. Vendors may participate with audio using a standard phone, or with video by computer, tablet, or smart phone.

As in past years, the market will open on the first Saturday in May in the Citizens National Bank parking lot.

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Here's the results of last week's Icon poll. Take this week's poll, asking about your most watched TV channel at: http://www.blufftonicon.com/which-these-tv-networks-do-you-watch-most

May 3 is filing deadline for independent candidates

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Bluffton council member Mitch Kingsley, 313 Campus Drive, has filed as a Democrat to be on the 2021 general election ballot in November for a four-year term on Bluffton council. The board certified his petition on Feb. 16.

The filing deadline for persons giving a party designation for Bluffton council was Feb. 3.

Four council seats will be on the ballot on Nov. 2. Those seats are currently held by Kingsley, Jerry Cupples, David Steiner and Phill Talavinia.

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