Why are medical experts extremely worried about the COVID-19 virus?
A video, now on the Icon, created by two Bluffton residents helps answer that question.
Created by Ross Kauffman, an epidemiologist and public health professor at Ohio Northern University, and Tobias S. Buckell, the video explains how COVID-19 is different from a flu, and why medical experts are extremely worried.
As of 11 p.m., Monday, March 16, the Ohio Department of Health has closed polling locations and the March 17 primary election will not take place today.
Bluffton’s Richland Township,
Monroe East and Beaverdam
Democratic Ballot
Delegate-at-large
Michael R. Bloomberg
Cory Booker
Pete Buttigieg
Tulsi Gabbard
Amy Klobuchar
Deval Patrick
Bernie Sanders
Tom Steyer
Elizabeth Warren
Michael Bennet
Joseph R. Biden, Jr.
Due to the virus, school closing for 3 weeks, and OSU regulations, Bluffton Boys, and Girls 4H Club will not be having any meetings until May 15 a 5:45 p.m. in Mrs. Moser's room. Anyone wanting to join our club can call the Allen County extension office at 419-879-9108.
With the closing of schools in Ohio, we are taking the precaution of closing our doors. Starting Tuesday, March 17, our front door will be closed until such a time as the governor feels it is safe to continue operating normally.
The staff will continue to come in to answer phones and try to meet the needs of our members.
Please be advised that all public events scheduled to take place in Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge, Maple Crest or Hilty Home have been cancelled through March 31.
New and returning vendors are invited to a meeting with Bluffton Farmers Market manager Greg Probst at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31.
The meeting will take place on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. That evening, vendors will learn about promotional opportunities and may reserve full-year spaces at a discounted price.
Located in the Citizens National Bank parking lot in downtown Bluffton, the Bluffton Farmers Market is open on Saturday mornings from 8:30 a.m. - noon, May through October.
