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14 Bluffton school musical groups perform March 27
Posted by LizGH on March 8, 2020 - 2:00pm

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE IS BELOW -
Get your ticket before it’s a sell out.

The Bluffton Music Boosters annual chicken barbecue-shrimp dinner and concert is Friday, March 27, at the Bluffton Middle School.

Fourteen music groups from fourth grade to BHS seniors are on the program from 4 p.m. on. Groups are directed by Alice Basinger, elementary; Rachael Lewis, orchestra; David Sycks, band; and Kara Zink, choir.

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Events
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What does your blood pressure reading actually mean?

Posted by LizGH on March 8, 2020 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by the Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.
High blood pressure is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease. But what do your blood pressure numbers actually mean?

Blood pressure is a key indicator of how the heart and other body systems are functioning. Measuring blood pressure properly and regularly is vital to staying healthy.

There are many devices to measure blood pressure. But lots of little factors can affect the reading.

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Health Services
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Weekend doctor: Bicep injuries

Posted by LizGH on March 7, 2020 - 6:00am

By James Davidson, MD and Katie Fultz, PA-C
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sport Medicine
The biceps muscle is a key player in the function of the upper and lower arm, therefore, when it has an injury, it can make a significant impact on a person’s function.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Signage, parking on Main St., village entrance improvements

Each is a Bluffton council topic this winter and spring
Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2020 - 3:07pm

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Signage, public parking and village entrance improvements are ongoing discussions by Bluffton council this winter and spring.

On Feb. 13 council’s streets, lights, alley and sidewalk committee, consisting of Joe Sehlhorst and Jerry Cupples, reviewed six related subjects. That committee reported on its meeting during the Feb. 24 council meeting.

1 – Street sign replacement program

2 – Wayfinding (directional signs) 
     Chamber project with support from the village

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Public Meetings
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Camera shy

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2020 - 2:35pm

This beautiful finch, a fixture in the lobby of Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, is a bit camera shy. The bird failed to cooperate with the photographer in this informal portrait attempt, but despite that it can't hide its remarkable  appearance.

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Assisted living open house March 12

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 6, 2020 - 1:28pm

Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St., Bluffton, will hold an assisted living open house from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 12. For more information on the event call Brenda at MMH at 419-731-0080.

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Regional news
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