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BVHS Associate Barbara Plaugher named Ohio Health Care Worker of the Year

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 5:30pm

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) associate Barbara Plaugher received the Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) Albert E. Dyckes Health Care Worker of the Year Award at the annual OHA Recognition Dinner held June 11. Earlier this year she was named Blanchard Valley Health Systems Associate of the Year.

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Swim lesson registration underway at pool; lessons start June 17

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 5:00pm

It’s that time of year to cool off in the Bluffton Community Swimming Pool. Here’s some quick facts about the pool, swim lessons, special closing dates and benefits for season pass holders.

Pool Hours:
Mondays to Fridays – 1 to 8 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays – 1 to 8 p.m.

Registration for swim lessons is underway now. The lesson schedules follows:

Session I
June 17-28
11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Session II
July 8-July 19
11:15-11:45 a.m.

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Regional news
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Major severe weather outbreak including a squall line expected tonight

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 4:54pm

This news announcement is from AEP-Ohio.

A major severe weather outbreak - including a squall line tonight - is expected for AEP's East Utilities. The threat area has been expanded to include all of AEP's East Utilities.  Several disturbances traversing the top of a hot upper-level ridge will trigger the severe
weather.

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Regional news
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Letter: AEP offers potential power outage tips

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 4:45pm

Dear AEP Ohio Customer:

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio, is predicting a Hazardous Weather Outlook for several counties in Ohio on Wednesday, June 12. This threat includes the potential for heavy rainfall, large hail, damaging winds and possibly isolated tornadoes. It is anticipated that this storm system will enter the area late this afternoon and early evening.

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Letters
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Mustard Seed Cafe open June 15 evening for "Father's Day"

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 4:41pm

Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, will celebrate fathers on Saturday, June 15, from 5-8 p.m. with a special menu including New York strip steak, petite bacon-wrapped filet, shrimp scampi and seared chicken salad. 

Dads will be offered a free dessert.  Reservations for Saturday night are suggested and can be made by calling 567-226-1120 during regular business hours, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.  

The café will offer its regular menu on Sunday, June 16 - no reservations needed.

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Business
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Apollo Tyres to acquire Cooper Tire and Rubber Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 12, 2013 - 4:31pm

APOLLO TYRES TO ACQUIRE COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY

Combination Creates World’s Seventh-Largest Tire Company with $6.6 Billion in Revenue

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Regional news
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