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Next book discussion Oct. 2 at the library

"These is my words" by Nancy Turner
Posted by LizGH on September 29, 2019 - 6:00am

The library's book discussion group meet on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon, to discuss "These is my words" by Nancy Turner. This discussion, open to the public, will be held in the lower level meeting room at the library.

Some copies of each month's book selection are available for checkout previous to each book discussion. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Heartburn Medication Warning: What You Need to Know

FDA warns of possible cancer-causing impurity in some ranitidine medicines
Posted by LizGH on September 29, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by the ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
You may need to check your medicine cabinet for this acid reflux medication.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discovered that some medications used for acid reflux contain low levels of a possible cancer-causing impurity.

These medications are found under the names ranitidine (active ingredient) and Zantac (brand). These drugs are available over the counter and via prescription.

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Health Services
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ODOT holds two hiring events for seasonal positions

Posted by Icon K on September 29, 2019 - 6:00am

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to get ready for winter operations.

Throughout October, ODOT District 1  will hold two hiring events to fill approximately 44 winter seasonal positions available across the region.

The schedule of events is as follows:

• Wednesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 6 p.m. at the ODOT District 1 office, 1885 N. McCullough St., Lima.

• Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2-6 p.m. at the ODOT District 1 Hardin County maintenance garage, 13052 state Route 68, Kenton.

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Weekend doctor: Diabetes

Posted by LizGH on September 28, 2019 - 6:00am

By Ross Ellerbrock, Pharm. D.
Diabetes is diagnosed when a person’s pancreas is unable to produce insulin properly.

Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the destruction of the cells required to make insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount sugar in the blood. Whereas, Type 2 diabetes results from the gradual loss of insulin-producing cells or resistance to insulin throughout the body.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Funeral mass for 106-year-old Bob Blake on Oct. 2

Was a retired supervisor at Lima Ford Engine Plant
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 27, 2019 - 4:07pm

Bluffton resident Robert "Bob" Lee Blake, 106, died Sept. 27, 2019, at his residence.  Bob was born Aug. 25, 1913 in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Earl and Della (Hann) Blake.  On July 23, 1933, he married Dorothy Siniff Blake who preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 1994.

Bob retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant where he was a supervisor.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bluffton, enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. 

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Obituaries
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Not an inside job

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 27, 2019 - 2:25pm

Three outside window washers performed their high wire act on a Bluffton building on Friday. Before checking out the next two photos, think you can name the building? Answer follows.

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