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Some back-to-school details

Schedule pickup, school photos taken Aug. 16 and 19
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 11, 2019 - 4:31pm

As the clock ticks toward the opening day of school on Monday, Aug. 26, here are some back-to-school details from the school website.

All school offices are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Friday. Both the Jackson Street and College Avenue entrances are open at Bluffton High School.

Schedule pick up and school pictures will be taken on Friday, Aug. 16, and Monday, Aug. 19, at the middle school and high school buildings.

A packet of information, including the fee card and picture envelope, was mailed on Friday.

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Regional news
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Bluffton's night out

Photos tell the story of a small-town celebration
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 11, 2019 - 3:55pm

All photos by Jamie Nygaard
Over 20 photos at bottom of this story
We think National Night Out was created with Bluffton in mind.

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

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Regional news
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Oh, what a night!

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 11, 2019 - 3:13pm

Jamie Nygaard captures the essence of summer in a small town with this photograph of Bluffton's National Night Out fireworks. Over 20 additional photos of NNO by Nygaard are available for viewing by clicking here.

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Approved: Rx for Severe Low Blood Sugar

FDA approves Baqsimi nasal powder to treat severe low blood sugar
Posted by LizGH on August 11, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first ever non-injection medication to treat severe low blood sugar.

The medication is called Baqsimi. It's made of glucagon in the form of a nasal powder, and the FDA approved it to be used as an emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia.

Severe hypoglycemia is severe low blood sugar. Those with severe low blood sugar may experience confusion or seizures. They can even become unconscious.

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Health Services
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Weekend doctor: Lupus

Posted by LizGH on August 10, 2019 - 6:00am

By Lynn Dillon, RN, ADON
Birchaven Village

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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The beat starts here

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 9, 2019 - 1:57pm

It's band camp week. The Icon dropped in on a bass drum sectional. From front to rear, Carter Dailey, Carter Dyar, Daniel Creeger and Mackaic Burner. The band will give a parent's show at 6 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, in the practice field at Harmon stadium.

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