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Expect a snow emergency issue by the village - this article explains how it affect residents

 It’s on the way.

With the possibility of several inches of snow to fall over the next 24 hours, expect a snow emergency to be issued by the Village of Bluffton tonight or overnight, according to the Bluffton police department.

“Please pass the following information on and help your neighbors understand this,” Ryan Burkholder, police chief said.

Here’s what it means
• Special rules are in place for parking vehicles on roadways and in municipal parking lots.

Anticipating a week of heavy snowfall, the Icon invites persons who plow driveways and remove snow to add your name to the Icon Snowplow List.

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If you are in the snow removal business and are "on call' for snow removal, send your contact information to the Icon at: [email protected].

We will list your name, email, phone number. The list will be updated as additional contacts are provided to the Icon.

 

 

We anticipate this weather system to produce a consistent snowfall over a long period which will keep us on 12-hour shifts for an extended time

ODOT is preparing for what may be the most significant snowfall of the year which is expected to begin late Sunday or early Monday and continue into Tuesday.

"We anticipate this weather system to produce a consistent snowfall over a long period which will keep us on 12-hour shifts for an extended time," said Rod Nuveman, ODOT District 1 highway management administrator, based in Lima.

"We also expect reduced visibility. This snow is predicted to be dry so the accompanying winds of up to 25 miles per hour at times will factor in," he said.

Bluffton Senior Citizens Center has several February announcements, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

In January, two members turned 90 and receive a red rose and life membership. They are Angela Schroeder and Colletta Mullenhour.

The center’s spring garage sale is March 25-29. The center is collecting items now for that sale. They has that people do not provide clothing or shoes.

Thursday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. is the next board meeting. This month’s toenail clinic is 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 22. For an appointment call 419-358-8971. Cost is $10.

Friday morning chamber focus addresses how to promote the community

How would you promote Bluffton?

That question is the theme of the Friday morning Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting. The meeting topic is “Promotion Potluck.”

The Zoom session will focus on promotion ideas, outside of the village and inside the village according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

Members may join the meeting by 7:20 a.m. Persons may contact Scott for the Zoom link. Contact her at [email protected].

The discussion will include responses from recent chamber survey.

So, you think you know Bluffton? Here's the answer below. It's the entrance to the Bluffton village park.

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