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The Findlay∙Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with AAA Travel, is offering the community the chance to experience Switzerland, Austria, and Bavaria.

This 10-day trip is July 19 through July 28, 2018. Those who book before Jan. 20, can save $250 per person. AAA members can receive an additional $50 off per person.

Included in the trip is round trip air from Detroit Metro Airport, transportation to and from the airport, all abroad transportation, hotel accommodations, and twelve meals – eight buffet breakfasts and four dinners.

Last year usage by ton 4,187

Ohio Department of Transportation reports winter road coverage this winter compared to last winter, as of Jan. 17.

Allen County - total lane miles 455
This year tons of salt used: 6,055
Last year tons of salt used: 4,187

Thie year gallons of de-icer:  26,439
Last year gallons of de-icer: 32,446

This year miles driven: 52,968
Last year miles driven: 35,103

This year total cost: $484,100
Last year total cost: $460,062

A Preschool Playtime for youngsters takes place from 10 to 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29, at Trinity Lutheran Scvhool, 105 Allen St., Jenera. 

The open gym activities include balls to play with, ride-on toys, mats to crawl/roll around on, a mini trampoline, infant toys and lots of space to run around and play. 

This event is free for children ages 0-5 years old with their care-givers.  More information can be found by calling 419-326-4685 or by emailing [email protected]

 

Bluffton Icon is updating its civic organization list, now posted on the Icon classified page.

The free listing includes Bluffton organizations, contact persons, a link to a organization website or Facebook, phone number and e-mail address.

Viewers are asked to submit updates to any of these organization by e-mailing [email protected].

The Icon welcomes organizations not listed to submit their organization information.

At BHS vs. Spencerville basketball game

The Bluffton High School home boys' varsity basketball game on Friday, Jan. 19, between Spencerville and BHS  will be Military Appreciation Night, according to Alex Hanna, BHS athletic director.

All current members of the military, military veterans, spouses, and children of anyone currently deployed will be get free admission.

Emergency Preparedness Tuesday, town hall, 7 p.m.

Transition Bluffton will host a meeting at the Bluffton town hall at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Randy Augsburger will be speaking on Emergency Preparedness. Augsburger previously spoke at Bluffton Public Library for September’s Emergency Preparedness Month last year. 

Augsburger will be covering how to take practical steps to prepare your family for emergencies, assess your own preparedness, and deal with major and minor disasters that could reasonably happen in northwest Ohio. 

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