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Nasal spray for depression gets new approved use

FDA approves Spravato (esketamine) to treat major depressive disorder
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 15, 2020 - 6:00am

This column provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.
Spravato (esketamine) is considered the first big advancement in depression treatment since the approval of Prozac — and it just got approved for a new use.

Approved for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) in March of 2019, esketamine is now approved to treat depressive symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) and acute suicidal ideation or behavior.

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Health Services
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Data shows increase in cases in younger adults

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 5:19pm

Today Governor DeWine shared updated data on the percentage of cases in Ohio by age group. The data shows a significant increase in positive cases among younger adults over the summer, particularly in the age range of 20-29. 

As of Friday afternoon, there are 106,557 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Ohio and 3,784 confirmed and probable COVID-19 deaths. A total of 12,128 people have been hospitalized, including 2,755 admissions to intensive care units. In-depth data can be accessed by visiting coronavirus.ohio.gov. 

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Regional news
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Pirates win NWC quad meet, 11 strokes ahead of Grove

Kenny Lovett match medalist
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 4:44pm

Pirate linksters win NWC quad
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton golf team won a four-team Northwest Conference match Thursday at the Bluffton Golf Course.

The co-host Pirates won with 175 strokes, followed by Columbus Grove (184), Crestview (203) and Ada (211).

Bluffton improved to 3-0 in the NWC with the wins.

Kenny Lovett of Bluffton was match medalist with a 39.

Micah Minnig shot 42, followed by Wes Brauen (45) and Jaden Confare (49) as the other Pirate scorers. 

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Sports
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Girls' tennis team impressive in win over Kenton

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 4:41pm

By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The Bluffton girls tennis earned its first win of the season with a 4-1 victory over Kenton Thursday night.

The convincing triumph lifted the Lady Pirate record to 1-2. All four Pirate wins came in straight sets.

Senior Olivia Barnes whipped Katie Sturgeon of Kenton 6-0, 6-0 at second singles. 

Senior Pearl Lewandowski also won handily at third singles over Emma Mulligan by a 6-2, 6-0 count.

Juniors Ellie Nickel and Libby Frazier teamed up to win at first singles 6-4, 6-0.

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Sports
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School board puts final touches on 2020-21 opening

Will enter executive session to discuss hiring
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 4:31pm

The board's complete agenda is attached at the bottom of this story -
Bluffton school board puts final touches on the start of the 2020-21 school year at its meeting on Monday. The agenda also includes a planned executive session to discuss employment of personnel.

Two resignation and several new classified employee hirings is on the agenda. Cheryl Morris and Leisa Stratton announced their resignations.

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Public Meetings
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Club BFR • Virtual 5K • Adult co-ed VB • Final week of summer camp

Bluffton Family Rec ends summer and gets fall planning underway
Posted by Fred Steiner on August 14, 2020 - 3:05pm

• Club BFR after school program
• Virtual 5K
• Adult co-ed volleyball
• Final week of summer camp

Bluffton Family Recreation is busy concluding summer programming while getting ready for the fall. Here's what coming:

Club BFR
This after-school program is for 5 to 12-year-olds and takes place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Busing from the elementary to BFR is part of the program. The cost is $40 for members and $80 for non-members. A youth’s one-month membership is $20.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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