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March comes in like 3 lions

Tre' Bender, Bluffton High School junior, created this block print of three lions. Icon viewers may see it in the Bluffton Public Library's March student art show. It is one of dozens of works by Bluffton, Cory-Rawson, Pandora-Gilboa, Columbus Grove and home school artists.

Meet Kaitlynn Rieman, BHS student of the month

She plans to enter nursing profession

Kaitlynn Rieman, a senior, is the February Bluffton High School student of the month.

She is a member of Student Senate, National Honor Society, Drama Club, Show choir, Chamber Choir and is a student aide at the elementary school.

She is a varsity cheerleader for basketball and football and had won the Spirit and Leadership awards in cheerleading. She works at the Bluffton Dari Freeze during the spring and summer.

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Music, music, music...and food

14 Bluffton school musical groups perform March 27

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE IS BELOW -
Get your ticket before it’s a sell out.

The Bluffton Music Boosters annual chicken barbecue-shrimp dinner and concert is Friday, March 27, at the Bluffton Middle School.

Fourteen music groups from fourth grade to BHS seniors are on the program from 4 p.m. on. Groups are directed by Alice Basinger, elementary; Rachael Lewis, orchestra; David Sycks, band; and Kara Zink, choir.

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What does your blood pressure reading actually mean?

Note: this article is provided by the Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But what do your blood pressure numbers actually mean?

Blood pressure is a key indicator of how the heart and other body systems are functioning. Measuring blood pressure properly and regularly is vital to staying healthy.

There are many devices to measure blood pressure. But lots of little factors can affect the reading.

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Weekend doctor: Bicep injuries

By James Davidson, MD and Katie Fultz, PA-C
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sport Medicine
The biceps muscle is a key player in the function of the upper and lower arm, therefore, when it has an injury, it can make a significant impact on a person’s function.

Signage, parking on Main St., village entrance improvements

Each is a Bluffton council topic this winter and spring

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Signage, public parking and village entrance improvements are ongoing discussions by Bluffton council this winter and spring.

On Feb. 13 council’s streets, lights, alley and sidewalk committee, consisting of Joe Sehlhorst and Jerry Cupples, reviewed six related subjects. That committee reported on its meeting during the Feb. 24 council meeting.

1 – Street sign replacement program

2 – Wayfinding (directional signs) 
     Chamber project with support from the village

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