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Berky Hall stone repurposed by Swiss Community Historical Society

Six limestone capstones--36 inches by 6 feet long and weighing 1,509-1,700 pounds each--were salvaged from Bluffton University's Berky Hall for use as steps at the new Swiss Community Historical Society Heritage Center. The stone was adapted by John Kohli, mason, wtih assistance by Jeff Althaus, Wes Buettner, Mike Krugh, Cory Wilkins, and Seth Bixel.

Luvu A Latte joins Icon menu advertisers

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/ Jul 12, 2025

Join us in welcoming Luvu A Latte, 851 State Route 103 (near I-75) as a Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon advertiser on our menu pages:

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This drive-thru coffee shop is owned by Lisa Rains and serves gourmet coffee imported from Kauai, Hawaii, non-coffee drinks and fresh daily donuts—as well as deli sandwiches, chips, soups and homemade macaroni and cheese, breakfast sandwiches and french toast.

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Weekend Doctor: Breaking free from migraine pain

Section: Health

/ Jul 12, 2025

By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

If you suffer from migraine headaches, you're not alone. More than 39 million Americans live with migraines, a complex neurological disorder that extends far beyond a typical headache. The good news? Effective migraine treatment is available, and it starts with understanding your symptoms and available options.

There are many types of headaches, such as tension, cervicogenic and migraine headaches. Identifying the type of headache is critical to choosing the proper treatment. Tension headaches present with tight, band-like pressure. Cervicogenic headaches typically arise from the neck. Migraines are more than "just bad headaches." They are a neurological disorder that often presents as one-sided, pulsating pain lasting hours or even days.