You’ve probably never given this much thought, but we’ll ask the question anyway.
Have you ever wondered – or even noticed – that Cherry Street becomes wider as it approaches Main Street? This widening begins abruptly near the alley behind the Twisted Whisk Café.
Beyond that, have you ever noticed that the curb is very thick limestone in this wider portion of the street?
By Brook Crawford, APRN-CNP
Family Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioner
Blanchard Valley Hospital
Let’s face it, COVID-19 has not been easy on anyone.
Since March 2020, we have experienced restrictions, stay-at-home orders, mandates and a plethora of other new “experiences” that most of us have never had in our lifetimes.
With these “experiences” come different emotions, thoughts and problems including, but not limited to, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and increased stress.
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Concussions are more than just a blow to the head. They can have serious short- and long-term effects.
Many people, such as kids who play contact sports, may want to just laugh it off after they've sustained a concussion. But that's typically not advisable.
Below, we'll take a look at the risks tied to concussions and what to do if you've had a head injury.
By Cort Reynolds
BLUFFTON - The visiting Ada volleyball team took the opening game but lost a tough four-setter at local rival Bluffton in Northwest Conference action Thursday night.
Bluffton improved to 8-2 and 2-0 in league play with their sixth consecutive victory.
The 23-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-16 defeat lowered the Lady Bulldog record to 5-4 overall and 0-2 in the NWC.
Robin Bowlus: “Our graduate programs focus on leadership development not only within our students’ professional worlds but in their personal lives and within their communities”
Bluffton University was recently recognized by “Ohio Business” magazine’s 2020 Best in Ohio Business Awards for Best Graduate School Program.
In its inaugural year, the Best in Ohio Business Awards featured Ohio businesses and non-profits in a range of categories from education to health care. According to its website, the awards served as a way to promote the state at a crucial time.
Bluffton University offers graduate degrees in business administration, education and organizational management.
This is the second in a series of team photos from Bluffton schools representing fall 2020.
Today's photo features shows the following teams below:
• Varsity cheerleaders
• Girls' varsity soccer team
• Girls' varsity volleyball team
• Girls' JV volleyball team
• Girls' tennis team
Watch the Icon for boys' varsity team photos coming next.
The Bluffton "pop-up shop" returns to The Centre, 601 N. Main St., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26.
"Your favorite direct sales companies are gathering together in one location to share products and services," said Cindy Luginbuhl, one of the event planners.
"Door prizes and some vendors will have samples to share. As a courtesy to all, we ask that you wear face coverings and practice social distancing during the event," she said.
Bluffton University 2013 graduate Darrelle Lloyd is the new Daytime Crisis Worker at Family Resource Center.
She received her degree from Bluffton University in 2013. She worked at Mercy Health for several years as a Behavioral Access Clinician. She received her Associate's Degree in Human Services in 2010 with an emphasis in developmental disabilities.
The Daytime Crisis Worker position was designed to respond on-site to schools and hospitals in Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties who have youth who are experiencing a crisis.
The following meetings are announced for the Village of Bluffton. All meetings will be in the Village’s Town Hall, unless otherwise noted.
• Streets, Alleys, Lights & Sidewalk Committee – Tuesday, 9/22 at 7 p.m.
• Personnel Committee – Wednesday, 9/23 at noon via Zoom.
• Council Meeting – Monday, 9/28 at 7 p.m.
Invitations to the Zoom meeting can be obtained by contacting Jesse Blackburn at [email protected].
