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Lima-built Berkshire frequently passed through Bluffton

The Mad River and Nickel Plate Road Railroad Museum, Bellevue, announced plans to have NKP Berkshire steam locomotive 757 return to Bellevue.

The Lima-built steam locomotive that once passed through Bluffton on a regular basis, is currently part of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania.

Plans are underway to relocate the locomotive from Strasburg, Pa., to the Bellevue museum site for a static display.

Differentiated instrution, Senate Bill 216, NY Times ranking of Bluffton schools

Bluffton Exempted Village School winter newsletter is in the mail. Here are excepts from the superintendent's column. The complete newsletter is attached at the bottom of this story.

By Greg Denecker
This year the district, staff professional development has been wrapped around Differentiated Instruction. 

Allen County Public Health reminds the community that it is not too late to get a flu shot to help prevent the spread of the flu virus.

ACPH has flu vaccine available at no charge for children and adults who have no insurance. There is an administration fee, but no one will be turned away for their inability to pay.

Flu shots are available at Allen County Public Health on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 – 9 a.m., and from 3 – 4 p.m. while supplies last.

The following is an update regarding snow and ice operations on state highways within Allen County from November to the present. This report is issued periodically during the winter months and as necessary following snow and ice events.

District 1 districtwide totals to date:

Salt used:  42,753 tons
Liquid de-icer:  567,023 gallons
Miles driven for snow and ice:  579,902
Total cost:  $5,481,518
 

You may receive a call from the IRS - ignore it - it's not a real IRS call

An Icon viewer alerted us to a phone scam taking place locally.

It goes like this: “The Internal Revenue Service initiated a law suit in your name and a non-bailable arrest warrant issued against you.” 

The caller (a robo call) instructs you to call 509-600-0931 before further legal action is taken.

The Internal Revenue Service does not make telephone calls.

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 1-6 p.m. 

To schedule your blood donation appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to redcrossblood.org, sponsor code “fmenncbl.”

Soup, sandwiches and cookies will be available for donors.

First Mennonite is located at 101 S. Jackson St., Bluffton. Donors should enter by the Jackson Street entrance directly across from Bluffton Elementary School. An elevator is located at that entrance.

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