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Lowell and Marty Hostetler will cut the ribbon

At Monday's Bentley Road pathway extension

Lowell and Marty Hostetler will perform the ribbon cutting duties at Monday's dedication of the Bentley Road pathway extension. Representatives from the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will also assist.

The event is at 4 p.m. near the Riley Village entrance of Bentley Road.

The new pathway parallels Bentley Road on the west side for one-quarter mile from Augsburger Road to Riley Creek Village at the intersection of Richland Drive.

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Pirates capture Northwest Conference golf title

Mason Roth, BHS coach, named coach of the year; Drew Wilson named player of the year

Bluffton won the Northwest Conference golf tournament in an 18-hole tournament played at the Bluffton Golf Club in Bluffton on Thursday with a team total score of 340. 

The first-place tournament finish also clinched the overall 2019 conference golf championship for the Pirates.

NWC tourney results attached at the bottom -

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Chamber has a new Bluffton map for you

In front of town hall and at BFR; print versions also available

New maps are available to help visitors in Bluffton find shops, restaurants, attractions and events, according to Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Maps signs have been updated at Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St., and at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road. They include a QR code so that map viewers can open the Google version of the map on a smart phone.

For easy sharing with visitors, a printable version is available at ExploreBluffton.com. Copies can also be picked up at Bluffton town hall.

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ADHD medications: what you should know

All you need to know about treating ADHD with medications

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Are you treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with medication? Here's all you need to know about the available treatment options.

ADHD is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence into adulthood. The primary symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness. While ADHD is treatable with medication and without, medication can help children and adults with ADHD manage their symptoms by increasing certain brain chemicals.

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Weekend Doctor: What is Telehealth?

By Michelle Kindle, RN,BSN
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Today, there are roughly seven million older adults striving to be independent, yet have difficulty leaving home and do not want to put stress on family members. Telehealth is a method of remote health care provided in the home to improve access to quality care, reduce hospitalizations and lower costs.

Recently, telehealth applications have expanded to improve access to care and communication, especially for remote, vulnerable, or marginalized populations.

It sounds like a basketball score

Bluffton defeats Ada 70 to 50

Bluffton High School's football team won an offensive battle, stopping Ada 70 to 50 at Ada.

Bluffton's Tucker Neff set a new single game rushing record of  316 yard, eclipsing Josh Falk's record of 309 yards, also against Ada in 2006.

The box score is attached. Watch the Icon for the complete story this weekend.

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