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Rhodes State Police Academy accepting applications

Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on May 7, 2020 - 6:00am

The Rhodes State Police Academy is accepting applications for its Fall full-time Academy. 

Academy classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 17, and will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday with some Saturday and Sunday sessions ending in mid-January. 

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Bluffton schools will not conclude 2019-20 school year early

Closing early goes against ODE advice
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 4:46pm

Bluffton schools will not conclude the 2019-20 school year early, according to Greg Denecker, superintendent.

In a letter to parents and students posted on the school website, Denecker writes that some schools are ending the school year early, but not Bluffton. 

He states that decisions such as these (ending the school year early) are directly against what the Ohio Department of Education has advised schools to do with their academic calendars.

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The way Bluffton votes could change in November

"I think this is something that Ohioans rightfully expect from their government leaders," says Ohio secretary of state
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 3:38pm

The way Bluffton votes may be different in November than in previous general elections.

Ohio Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, said today that Ohio needs to take the application process for mail-in ballots online, agree to pay postage on return applications and ballots and make other voting-law changes in order to assure a smooth presidential election in November.

LaRose’s proposed changes would:

• Allow online requests for a vote-by-mail ballot, rather than requiring a form to be printed off from the internet or requested by phone;

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West central Ohio virtual prom Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 3:18pm

DJLimaOhio.com.com has teamed up with Ohio Theatre and Woof Boom Lima radio stations to help take the sting out of the school year shut down for area high school juniors and seniors. 

“A Night to Remember,” a virtual online prom for West Central Ohio, is Saturday, May 9, from 8-11 p.m.

Fun 107.1 and DJLimaOhio.com’s Phil Austin hosts the event from the Ohio Theatre with DJ SNKRZ on the turntables. 

There’s just one catch: they’ll be the only ones there.

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Events
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A little help from Linus

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 2:51pm

Elijah Fry, Bluffton first grader in Mr. Dunlap’s class, gets some help from his puppy, Linus, who likes to help with schoolwork. His other dog, Lucy, is in the background. The Icon will post photos of students learning in an at-home setting. Send photos, art work, writing assignments and class projects to: [email protected].

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Midweek doctor: What is a D.O.?

When you go to see your doctor you may notice some letters following the name, but have you ever wondered what they mean?
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 6, 2020 - 11:52am

By Dr. Robert Puckett, DO
Family Medicine, Carey Medical Center

What is a DO?

When you go to see your doctor you may notice some letters following their name, but have you ever wondered what they mean? Physicians in the United States receive one of two degrees upon completion of medical school, either an MD or a DO. So, what is the difference?

Most people are familiar with a MD or Medical Doctor, but would you be surprised to know that nearly 1 in 4 current medical students is working toward their DO rather than an MD.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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