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Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:28pm

Heroes work here. That's the sign in front of Maple Crest senior living community, just off Augsburger Road in Bluffton. We couldn't agree more.

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SumiRiko Ohio announces hiring day on Wednesday

Openings for 2nd and 3rd shift full-time production associates
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 19, 2020 - 2:26pm

SumiRiko Ohio of Bluffton announces a hiring day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, according to Laura Jones, director of human resources.

The industry at 320 Snider Road, Bluffton, is hiring second and third shift full-time production associates. Interested candidates can tour the facility and apply and interview for open positions on July 22.

Persons unable to attend may complete an application by clicking here or online at www.us.sumiriko.com.

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Regional news
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Weekend doctor: Nutrition for cancer prevention

Consuming a nutritious diet is important for cancer prevention
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2020 - 6:42am

By Rachel Niermann, RDN, Licensed Dietician
Armes Family Cancer Care Center
When preventing a cancer diagnosis, there are many factors to consider, both in and out of our control.

An individual’s risk of developing cancer depends on age, gender, genetics, environment, socioeconomic status and lifestyle behaviors. The good news is that we can control the lifestyle behaviors in which we choose to partake.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Dietary supplements for COVID-19? Not so fast

Dietary supplements are not proven to combat COVID-19, new review says
Posted by Fred Steiner on July 18, 2020 - 6:25am

This column is provided by ONU HealthWise Pharmacy.
 Despite what many celebrities and other unproven sources may say, dietary supplements are not a proven way to combat COVID-19.

That's according to a new review that looked at claims surrounding dietary supplements and COVID-19.

The authors of the article also pointed out that pharmacists can play an essential role in fighting potentially harmful misinformation about the coronavirus.

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Health Services
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Bluffton Public Library's Services Update

A message from your library
Posted by Bluffton Public... on July 17, 2020 - 5:49pm

The health and safety of our customers and staff at the Bluffton Public Library is a top priority and the library is working hard to keep services available. The library will review services and update as needed.

Staff are available via phone, email, or social media to answer questions and provide reference services.  Our WiFi is always on, unlocked, and can be accessed in the parking lots and outside the building.

Click on the graphic on the right to enlarge.

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Bluffton Public Library
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Mennel Milling, on NS Railroad line passing through Bluffton, gets state grant

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 17, 2020 - 3:40pm

The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) last week approved a grant award in the amount of $75,000 to Mennel Milling to expand on-site rail infrastructure needed to accommodate the additional expansion of two of its facilities in Fostoria. 

The railroad through Bluffton has two daily freight trains that travel from Lima to Fostoria. It is not known whether this expansion could increase rail traffic through Bluffton.

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Regional news
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