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Dirty politics

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2020 - 4:05pm

Bluffton is far from immune from dirty politics in this presidential election cycle. The car wrapped in cellophane is the result of a midnight prank at the rural home a Trump supporter, where the entire yard was hit. The thou shall not steal sign is at the rural home of a Biden supporter who previously lost signs. Imagine what community service projects await those who engineered these sophmoric acts.

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Forgotten Bluffton: What's the deal with the walkway at Ten Thousand Villages?

Would you believe it if we said it was once a railroad siding?
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2020 - 3:11pm

Check the photos at the bottom -
Any guesses why the walkway between Ten Thousand Villages and Shannon Theatre narrows half way back to the parking lot behind the buildings?

You probably aren’t even aware of the narrowing. But, there’s a reason why it does, and you may find it difficult to believe. 

Once upon a time there was a railroad siding in that alley. 

What? A railroad siding on Main Street? Yes. Here's the story.

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Columnists
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Letter: A flood of memories about my adventures in and along Riley Creek  

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2020 - 2:40pm

Icon viewers: 
Recently, I was catching up on what’s happening in my hometown of Bluffton
and found Fred Steiner’s interesting piece on Riley Creek.

Thank you, Fred, for sharing some of Bluffton’s past.

I do have to comment on his statement “Swimming in Riley Creek is no doubt
something that never interested you.” This brought back a flood of memories
about my adventures in and along Riley Creek.  

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Letters
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Darian's goal is to give back

He's president of Bluffton’s Multicultural Student Organization 
Posted by Fred Steiner on October 11, 2020 - 2:23pm

In his final year at Bluffton University, Darian Greeley’s goal is to give back. The senior criminal justice major from Detroit, Mich., was recently named president of Bluffton’s Multicultural Student Organization. 

“I’m a big believer in giving back to the community,” said Greeley. “We have goals for the group to get out and do more community work. We’re a family, and I want everybody to see that before I leave.”

Greeley’s goal as the MSO leader is also in line with his long-term professional goals.

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Bluffton University
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Health department reports covid-19 outbreak in Delphos

Posted by Fred Steiner on October 10, 2020 - 6:35am

Health officials from Allen County Public Health are notifying the public about a coronavirus outbreak in the Delphos.

Eighteen people who attended the Delphos Eagles since Sept. 22, have tested positive for the coronavirus. There are 8 hospitalizations associated with this outbreak. The outbreak is not related to one particular event, rather a variety of activities over several days.

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Regional news
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Weekend doctor: Thumb pain is a common complaint

Variety of causes: tendonitis, arthritis, fracture and nerve compression
Posted by Anne Pannabecke... on October 10, 2020 - 6:00am

By James J. Davidson, MD, and Katie Fultz, PAC

Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

 

Thumb pain is a common complaint that patients have in our orthopedic clinic. It is most common near the wrist at the “snuffbox” area or basilar region of the thumb. This pain can be very debilitating because it affects all aspects of daily living that require using the hand for grip. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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