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Art of Phil Sugden featured at OSU Lima gallery

Posted by Staff on January 14, 2024 - 6:00am

Gallery opening and research talk

Artist Philip Sugden will be at OSU LIma's Farmer Family Gallery from 4:00-6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024, to open his new show Pages from the Manual on Dismantling God, an installation drawing series that explores Sugden’s experiences in Tibet and the Himalayas over 40 years. Each work has seven layered pages and incorporates current and ancient sacred texts. Sugden is a local artist and an assistant professor of art at Bluffton University.

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Pirate girls basketball caged by Panthers

Posted by Staff on January 14, 2024 - 6:00am

By Cort Reynolds

PAULDING__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team fell behind early and lost 46-33 at former Northwest Conference foe Paulding Saturday afternoon.

The Pirates dropped to 5-7 with the defeat, while the Panthers improved to 5-5 after the double-digit win. 

It was the second straight game the Pirates could only muster 33 points in a loss.

Paulding led 11-6 after the first period, and extended their lead slightly to 21-15 at halftime. Bluffton stayed within striking distance, down 29-21 heading to the final stanza.

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Weekend Doctor: As much prenatal care as possible

Posted by Staff on January 14, 2024 - 6:00am

By Jennifer Loera, RN
Clinical Navigator - Maternal Opiate Medical Support (MOMS) Program, Blanchard Valley Health System

Engaging in as much prenatal care as possible is the single most important thing a pregnant woman can do, even if care is not sought until late. Pregnant women with substance use disorder (SUD) frequently face tremendous stigma and judgment when seeking medical care. Experience with judgment and stigma can often make it difficult to seek prenatal care, mental health care, and community support services. 

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HOLIDAY Icon closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on January 14, 2024 - 6:00am

Monday, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holidaymarking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. The Ada and Bluffton Icons, as well as post offices and many banks will be closed on Monday. PHOTO Library of Congress.

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Due to inclement weather, some area churches cancel January 14 services

Posted by Staff on January 13, 2024 - 4:34pm

Due to inclement weather, worship services for January 14 have been cancelled at:

  • Bluffton First United Methodist
  • Bluffton Presbyterian Church
  • Emmanuel UCC
  • St. John's United Church of Christ

Wind chill forecast from www.weather.gov/

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT Saturday, January 13 TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero.

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Funeral arrangements are pending for Dwain R. Augsburger Sr.

Posted by Staff on January 13, 2024 - 4:30pm

Dwain R. Augsburger Sr., 88, passed away on January 12, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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