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Ottawa River Coalition honors outstanding volunteers

LIMA__Three outstanding volunteers were honored at the annual meeting of the Ottawa River Coalition.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Dr. Lesley Riley, Ohio Northern University

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Weekend Doctor: Neck pain

By Megan Verhoff, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you have neck pain? You’re not alone. Over half of all individuals develop neck pain during their lifetime with an annual prevalence in up to 40% of people. Most often, neck pain resolves on its own within just days to weeks; however, for some, it may last longer and require medical management. This article describes the causes of neck pain, provides some conservative treatment ideas, and describes when to seek medical attention. 

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Betty J. Main worked for Triplett Corporation

Betty J. Main, 103, passed away January 18, 2024 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Betty was born January 31, 1920 in Hancock County to the late Fred and Edith (Mitsch) Livingston.  She married Charles Main who preceded her in death.

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Letter: Urge Congress to keep VOCA funded at current levels

Each year Crime Victim Services provides advocacy and services to over 4,500 individuals affected by crime and victimization in Allen and Putnam Counties through a range of programs. Our services rely heavily on federal, state and local funding to ensure victims receive quality services at no cost. Continued cuts to federal funding, however, are putting these services at risk, and we need our community’s support to keep necessary funding secure.  

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Pirate girls basketball falls at Vikings

By Cort Reynolds

LEIPSIC__The visiting Bluffton High School girls basketball team fell victim to a hot-shooting Leipsic in the first half and lost 51-39 on Thursday evening, January 18.

Viking senior Leah Kirkendall scored all 13 of her points in the first half, sinking three triples, to shoot Leipsic into a 12-point intermission cushion.

Junior post Ayla Grandey drained two triples in the first period to keep Bluffton within 16-13. But a 16-7 second stanza behind four trifectas lifted Leipsic to a 32-20 halftime lead. 

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Missing teen from North Carolina intercepted by Bluffton Police officers

By Paula Pyzik Scott

On December 24, 2023, Bluffton police officers Tyler Hochstetler and Austin Probst received a 911 dispatch to Bluffton Town Hall with little information about what or who they were looking for. Their response led to the discovery of a teen reported missing the day earlier in North Carolina.

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