You are here

All Bluffton Icon News

Virus outbreak in China: What you need to know

Note: this article is provided by Ohio Northern University's HealthWise Pharmacy.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak in China.

A new coronavirus — called the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) — is said to be the cause of this outbreak in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

Section: 

Weekend doctor: Earwax is good for us

Qtip use not recommended

By Jessica L. Schulte, PA-C, MPH, MSBS
ENT and Allergy Specialists of NWO
Earwax: Gross right? While many of us do not like to see or hear about earwax (cerumen), it is actually healthy for us to have some earwax. Earwax is a natural process and serves as a lubricator and protector against debris, bacteria, fungi, water and foreign objects.

There are times when earwax gets impacted and this causes pain or hearing loss. Ear wax removal is indicated in cases of hearing loss or when the eardrum needs to be visualized.

Cory-Rawson Kindergarten registration held week of Feb. 18-21

Registration for the 2020-2021 Kindergarten classes in the Cory-Rawson Local
School District will be held during the week of Feb. 18-21.

Registration hours will be from 9 –11:30 a.m. and 12:30 –3 p.m. daily.  There will be two evening times available also for registration, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 from 4 – 6 p.m.  

Section: 

Beaver men and women's teams stop St. Joe

Double-header vs. Anderson on Saturday

The Bluffton University men's basketball team traveled down I-75 to take on the Mount St. Joseph Lions in a mid-week conference clash on Wednesday, Feb.5.

After the visitors took a 12-9 lead on a three-ball from Dezman Brown (Elyria), they never looked back en route to a convincing 66-53 victory. Bluffton improved to 11-9 overall and 7-6 in the Heartland Conference thanks to a third straight win, while MSJ dipped to 4-16 and 2-11 in the HCAC.

Boys' night out tonight

Pirate sports fans recognized 2019 boys' Division III state runner-up

Last week it was girls’ night out. Tonight it’s boys’ night out.

The 2019 Bluffton High School Division III state runner-up boys’ soccer team will be honored during a ceremony tonight (Friday, Feb. 7) during halftime of the high school boys’ basketball game vs. Allen East.

Section: 

Chili cook-off supports Community Assistance Program

Coordinated by Bluffton Presbyterian mission committee

Several Bluffton churches sponsor a Community Chili Cook-off this month with proceeds benefiting the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.

The cook-off is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Bluffton middle school cafetorium, according to Carole Enneking. This is the fourth year of the event. A number of different chili recipes will be available for tasting, provided by individuals and church groups.

Section: 

Pages