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The Bluffton Lions Foundation, Inc., receives a $5,000 donation from the Citizen National Bank, Bluffton.

Presenting the check to Dick Ramseyer, president of the Foundation is Steve Ritter, senior VP / Bluffton city executive, Citizens National Bank.  

The check is the final payment of a $10,000 pledge to the Foundation for the new Lions Way Bentley Path between Richland Drive and Riley Street.

Ramseyer said this is the sixth Lions Way pathway built since 2014. In addition, the Lions Way Trail head park was built in 2015.

The link to the form is in this story

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Bluffton schools is asking parents to complete a 2020-21 school transportation form, now on the school website. 

Click here to access the form. Or visit the school website and click on the link at the top left of the home page.

The form is for parents requesting school transportation at the start of this school year.

Here’s additional information from the school:

Announcement from Ohio governor's office

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine provided the following updates on the status of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

MASKS IN SCHOOLS
Governor DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Health will issue a health order requiring that K-12 children wear face coverings while at school. The new mandate comes after the Ohio Children's Hospital Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Ohio Chapter issued a joint letter  recommending widespread use of masks in schools with the following exceptions: 

• Children under the age of 2 years old

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Where is the fire escape? On College Hall at Bluffton University.

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So, you think you know Bluffton? Is there really a fire escape in the village? Watch the Icon tomorrow for the location.

Available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home

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"If you enjoy working with “hands on” projects and want to help with pulling weeds, landscaping or painting we have a number of projects available at Maple Crest, Hilty Home, Willow Ridge and Mennonite Memorial Home," says Jessica Strahm, volunteer coordinator at MHCO.  

"Personal protective equipment (masks) should be worn and we encourage volunteers to bring their own water and snacks," she said.

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