Posted by Fred Steiner on November 1, 2020 - 1:55pm
What was the Woodcock power plant, where was it, and what became of it?
Answer: the power plant was located on the property now housing John’s Body shop at the intersection of Lake Street and County Line Road.
The Central Ohio Light and Power Co., opened the plant in 1937. It serviced 37 communities including Findlay, North Baltimore and Wooster.
The photo accompanying this story shows the plant and indicates some of the plant's structure. The Bluffton plant received up to 11 loads of coal daily. You can see coal cars loaded on a side awaiting to be used for power.
New vaccines are produced each year to match the circulating viruses
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 2:39pm
By Kris Kaufman, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Putnam County Primary Care
The influenza (flu) vaccine with the COVID-19 pandemic will be an interesting topic this year. This article addresses the timing of when to get your flu vaccination.
Influenza is an acute respiratory illness caused by INFLUENZA A OR B virus, occurring as an epidemic every year. These viruses change frequently, and their subsequent spread depends on the susceptibility of the population to viruses.
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 10:12am
Here's your invitation to visit "The Bluffton Triangle."
Fred-in-Stein, aka Fred Steiner, presents a video of Bluffton ghost stories. Originally presented on Zoom by the Blufton Public Library on Oct. 27, you may watch a recording of the presentation by clicking below.
Four ways to stay healthy and avoid the flu this season
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 31, 2020 - 6:06am
This column provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
Not every sickness gets its own season. Seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue until as late as May.
The flu can threaten us with a potentially dangerous but very avoidable virus. This year's flu season is just getting started. Fortunately, you can take steps to make this year flu-free.
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 30, 2020 - 3:37pm
Last spring when the university transitioned to remote learning, Dr. Melissa Friesen, professor of theatre, was forced to stop rehearsals of Bluffton University’s annual musical. While necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the result was disappointing for all involved.
“High on my list for the fall was to pick something that could go forward no matter what,” explained Friesen. “I wanted to ensure that we could provide theatre opportunities for both our students and the community.”