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 FRIDAY MAY 13, 2022 

First booth on the right....

...At the Bluffton Farmers Market--Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-noon, 102 S. Main--is where you'll find Greg Probst, the market manager. He's pictured here with his daughter Makenna and their assortment of maple products. The Probst Family Farm has been in the family since 1897. 


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Allen County introduces emergency text messaging

Allen County 911 Board and EMA has announced that beginning on May 10, 2022 Allen County will begin accepting text-to-9-1-1 emergency messaging.

Wireless customers can now send a text, up to 140 characters, to 9-1-1 in an emergency. Text to 9-1-1 should only be used in an emergency when placing
a call is not possible: for instance, if the caller is deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired, or when speaking aloud would put the caller in danger.

Text to 9-1-1 is for emergencies only

Please do not send a text to "test" or "see if it's working." This ties up emergency lines and call takers.

9-1-1: Call if you Can, text if you can't.

Voice calls to 9-1-1 are still the best and fastest way to contact 9-1-1.

How to text to 9-1-1

If there is an emergency and you are unable to make a call, remember these steps:
• Do not text and drive.
• In your first text message to 9-1-1 send the location and type of emergency.
•Text in simple words. Send a short text message in English without abbreviations or slang.
• Be prepared to answer questions and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 call taker.
• A text or data plan is required to place a Text-to-9-1-1.
• As with all text messages, messages to 9-1-1 may take longer to receive, may get out of order, or may not be received at all.
• If you do not receive a text response from 9-1-1, try to contact 9- 1-1 another way.
• Photos and videos cannot be sent to 9-1-1 at this time.
• Text-to-9-1-1 cannot include more than one person. Do not send your emergency text to anyone other than 9-1-1.
• Voice Calls to 9-1-1 are still the best and fastest way to contact 9-1-1.

Don't Abuse 9-1-1. Text-to-9-1-1 service is ONLY for emergencies. The Text-to-9-1-1 service may have challenges.

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May 18 Night at the Museum (at Bluffton Middle School)

From 6:00-7:00 p.m. on May 18, Bluffton Middle School will host the annual Night at the Museum featuring exhibits by grades 6, 7 and 8.

The community is invited to experience this "living museum" where students present their research on countries (6th grade), historical figures (7th grade),
and careers (8th grade).

Some students dress up as historical figures, others as workers in different professions. Students create poster presentations on their topics and are prepared to introduce visitors to their research.

In 2016, eight Bluffton Middle School teachers were recognized by the Ohio Department of Education for their efforts in creating the Night at the Museum program.

The living museum took a break for the pandemic. In past years, as many as 900 visitors came to the one-night event.

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Please let us know if you like our new daily approach! Our staffing has changed for the summer and we're making some adjustments.

Best,

Paula Scott
Editor, Bluffton Icon


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