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BHS wrestlers 12th of 41 teams at LCC Invitational

Landen Luginbihl finished a strong third in the 220-pound. bracket
Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 7:09pm

 By Cort Reynolds
LIMA - The Bluffton wrestling team finished a strong 12th out of 41 teams at the Thunderbird Invitational hosted by Lima Central Catholic Friday and Saturday.

The Pirates scored 76 points to finish just a point behind Woodmore in 12th place. Waynedale won the meet with 246.5 points, followed closely by Allen East in second at 229.5.

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Funeral arrangements incomplete for Alexander Koerner

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 26, 2020 - 4:48pm

Alexander G. Koerner, 63, died Jan. 24, 2020, at Bluffton Hospital.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Obituaries
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Tips to prevent the common cold

Posted by LizGH on January 26, 2020 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Clinic.
Cold and flu season has arrived, but that doesn't have to mean you or your family will get sick. Outsmart germs with these simple strategies.

When it comes to colds, prevention is key. But once you have a cold, the best remedy is plenty of rest and lots of fluids. Read on for more information on colds and prevention strategies.

How to Prevent a Cold
Hand-washing is one of the easiest ways to prevent the spread of the common cold. 

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Health Services
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Weekend doctor: Developing the habit of movement

How exercise conditions our mind and body
Posted by LizGH on January 25, 2020 - 6:00am

By Nancy Proctor
BVHS Service Excellence
I was finishing my workout recently when a very tenured member of the gym asked me, “Does this ever get easy? When will I finally look forward to my workouts? Do you love coming here every day?” His inquiries triggered the recall of one of my favorite quotes by Ralph Waldo Emerson; “The years teach much that the days will never know.”

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Dr. Mark Weiner joins Fostoria Primary Care

Posted by Icon K on January 25, 2020 - 6:00am

Dr. Mark Weiner, a family practice physician, has joined Fostoria Primary Care, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, and will begin seeing patients located at 617 N. County Line St., Fostoria.

Dr. Weiner will be providing primary care and internal medicine to all ages. Services will include care for chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes, family planning and reproductive counseling and routine check-ups for overall health.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Enter the Icon's Super Bowl Contest - posted Monday AM

Posted by Fred Steiner on January 24, 2020 - 11:44pm

Bluffton and Ada Icon viewers are invited to enter the Icon Super Bowl Contest.

The contest will be posted on both Icons on Monday morning. The deadline to enter is Super Bowl Sunday.

The contest will have several questions and tie-breaking questions including:

•Who will win?
•Who will score first?
•Who will lead at halftime?
•How many points will the winning team win by?
•Who will be the Super Bowl MVP?

The grand prize is six passes to the Shannon Theatre in Bluffton.

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