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February 2024 BHS Student of the Month: Leah Klinger

The February 2024 student of the month at Bluffton High School is Leah Klinger, daughter of Wesley and Mandy Klinger of Bluffton. 

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Holy Week Services, March 23-31

The Bluffton Area Ministerial Association has provided a Holy Week schedule (March 23-31) below for Bluffton area churches including:

  • Bluffton First Methodist Church 116 Church St., Bluffton
  • Bluffton Presbyterian Church 112 N. Main St. Bluffton
  • Ebenezer Mennonite Church 8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd Bluffton
  • Emmanuel UCC 8375 Phillips Rd., Bluffton
  • English Lutheran Church 111 Grove St. Bluffton
  • First Mennonite Church 101 S. Jackson St.,Bluffton
  • LaFayette First Methodist Church 204 W. Main St., Lafayette
  • Mount Cory Church of Faith 300 N. Main St., Mt Cory
  • Pleasant View Church (Methodist) 300 Co. Rd. 37, Bluffton
  • St. Mary’s Catholic Church 160 N Spring St., Bluffton

 

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Strawberry Fields Forever: Nutrition and health

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Strawberry Fields Forever was an original ballad written by John Lennon for the Beatles. It was released on February 13, 1967.  The song was considered a departure from the classic Beatles songs and many felt it ushered in the psychedelic genre. After Lennon’s death, 2.5 acres of Central Park in New York City known as Strawberry Fields was dedicated to his memory.

Science provides insight on so many aspects about our lives and the influence of health and happiness.  These different aspects can include food, relationships, passions and laughter.

One example is a new movement to educate the public about how food is a medicine for health. The food is medicine (FIM) movement aims to bring more components of nutrition into the healthcare system.  

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Bluffton University and the University of Findlay announce merger

By Paula Pyzik Scott

FINDLAY__Leadership from Bluffton University and the University of Findlay appeared together on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 20 to announce an operations merger. Dr. Katherine Fell, University of Findlay president, and Dr. Jane Wood, Bluffton University president, told reporters that the two institutions would become one higher education entity with two campuses.

Statewide Firefighting Foam Takeback Program

New technology will be used to destroy PFAS "forever" chemicals

On March 18, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine launched a first-of-its-kind initiative to destroy hazardous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in firefighting foam. Bluffton Fire Department chief Jon Kinn confirms that foam of this kind will be turned in to the program.

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Allen Co. participating in statewide tornado drill 9:50 a.m. on March 20

Allen County will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Warning Drill on Wednesday, March 20 at 9:50 a.m.

The agendy suggests, "This is a great time to check your emergency supply kit and practice your tornado and fire drills."

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