Regional news

2021-22 school year will five days a week in the classroom

Bluffton schools will continue to use the four-day-per-week model with remote learning on Fridays for the final nine weeks of the academic year, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.

And, the school district intends to start the 2021-2022 school year at five days a week.

These two announcements are in a letter posted on the school website. Click here for the entire letter.

So, you think you know Bluffton? And, you think this weekly photo quiz is too easy?

Okay, where is this? Answer tomorrow.

If you buy or pack your school lunch, it all depends on what's on the menu. Click here for the March school menu for Bluffton students.

And, who ordered 14.7 inches of snow?

February came in like a lion, remaining that in that animal form for three weeks.

And, without warning, a lamb took its place on the 22nd and has yet to leave.

According to Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer, the 28-day month began with a low of 8 degrees on Feb. 3 and ended with a high of 61 degrees on Feb. 28, a welcome 53-degree improvement.

Yet, during a 21-day stretch from Feb. 1 to 21, the temperature topped above freezing only twice, on the 4th and 21st.

Spring musical, Dr. Dolittle, will be performed outdoors June 4-6

Several activities are underway this month at Bluffton High School. Here is a summary from the school website:

Audition for the musical Dr. Dolittle will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. The sign-up sheet and try out information is outside of the choir room. The musical will be performed outdoors, June 4 through 6.

A track and field sign-up sheet IS in the office for any student interested in being on the track team. Track practice begins on Monday, March 8, in the high school gym after school. Participants must have an up to date physical on PRIVIT ahead of time.

Spring events, provider expansion, new health equity website

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today provided the following updates on Ohio's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

SPRING EVENTS

Governor DeWine today announced a loosening of restrictions for sporting and entertainment venues when safety protocols are followed.

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