More volunteers needed to count use on more pathways

With two new pathways--on SR 103 and County Line Rd.--the Bluffton Lions are seeking volunteers to spend 2 hours counting bike and pedestrian traffic through the end of next week. Volunteers can choose an area to monitor and the day and time of day. Counts  play an important role in grant applications. To volunteer, email [email protected], or text or call 419-905-6876.

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Pirate softball bombs O-G in sectionals

Posted by Staff on May 9, 2024 - 7:38am

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA __ The visiting Bluffton High School softball team crushed Ottawa-Glandorf 16-1 in first round sectional Div. III action Wednesday, May 8.

The Pirate girls improved to 2-7 with the big win. Bluffton advanced to the sectional finals against top seed Parkway (18-3) Friday at 5:00 p.m.

The sectional winner goes on to the Lima Bath district.

O-G fell to 2-19 with the defeat.

The Pirates jumped on top 5-1 after two innings. Bluffton then scored 10 runs in the top of the third inning to break the game open and win the five-inning contest.

Emma Green smacked a double, stroked two singles and had two runs batted in. She also scored two runs.

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Anger management and health

Posted by Staff on May 9, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler starred in the 2003 movie titled Anger Management. The movie was a comedy about an interaction between a normally mild-mannered gentleman and his anger management therapist. Television and the movies will often portray someone having a heart attack with an angry outburst.

How much do we know about the impact of anger on our health?

The Journal of Psychosomatic Research evaluated the impact of trait anger on sleep quality. The study found those with trait anger did not feel rested and experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. 

What is trait anger and how does it differ from anger in general?

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Bluffton Soccer Club travel team tryouts, May 28-29

Think your player might be ready for travel soccer? Bluffton Soccer Club travel team tryouts for girls and boys entering grades 2-8 will be held on May 28-29 at the Citizen National Bank fields, at the end of Citizen Parkway.

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Bluffton University graduates celebrate growth

Posted by Staff on May 8, 2024 - 6:00am

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First Master of Nutrition in Dietetics class

Four years ago, the graduating baccalaureate class of 2024 began their journey at Bluffton University in the midst of a pandemic. Saturday morning, May 4, their journey was celebrated as 147 bachelor’s and master’s degrees were conferred.

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