November 2020

Five companies under fire for marketing supplements with cesium chloride

This column provided by Ohio Northern University HealthWise Pharmacy.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent five companies warning letters for marketing products with cesium chloride.

Cesium chloride, a dietary ingredient, may be found in some dietary supplements. It has been promoted as an alternative treatment for cancer. But the FDA stated that it had not approved any products containing cesium chloride to treat any health conditions, including cancer.

The FDA said it is concerned about the risks associated with these products.

Sexual assault, driving under suspension arrests among October police reports

Here is the October, 2020, Bluffton police report.
Oct. 1
A Cherry Street resident reported a theft of medication to police.

Oct. 6
Officers responded to the 400 block of Cherry Street in reference to an unwanted guest.

Oct. 8
Officers arrested an Alger resident for driving under suspension following a traffic stop in the area of County Line Road at County Road 33 for a speeding violation. The case is pending in Findlay Municipal Court.

Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.

New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing postions available should contact [email protected].

Guard play will again be a strength for the Beavers this season

The Bluffton University men's basketball team rode a seven-game February winning streak to a third straight berth in the Heartland Conference tournament.

The seven straight HCAC wins established a new school record and had the Beavers on the verge of their first-ever regular season championship heading into the final Saturday.

It marked the fifth time since 2011 that Head Coach Guy Neal has led Bluffton to at least 15 victories, including a school-record tying 18 in 2018-19.

Hard to give anything Springsteen does five stars when compared to his earlier catalogue of classics, but this is darn close

Reviewed by Craig Hoffman
Letter to You is Bruce Springsteen’s twentieth studio album. It is his first record with the E Street Band since High Hopes in 2014. Bruce Sprinsteen is an American singer and songwriter, and leader of the E Street Band. 

Friday-Saturday retail open house, free giveaways, discounts and special offers

The 4-page flyer is at the bottom of this story -
It’s a big downtown Bluffton shopping weekend.

Gift certificate drawings, merchandise discounts and free gifts are part of the activities Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, in the annual Downtown Bluffton Christmas Open House.

Ten businesses are part of a mailing shopper – the shopper is attached at the bottom of this story. Each of those businesses has special discounts.

First quarter of the 2020-21 school year

Here is the Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2020-21 school year.

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Coby Dailey, Karden Geiser, Daphne Johnston, Chase Kelly, Kate Klinger, Eli Lehman, Nora Matthews, Mason Shank, Owen Shoemaker, Gracie Warren

When you schedule a premium pedicure at Spectrum Salon

Spectrum Salon, 422 N. Main St., Bluffton, is offering a complimentary specialty drink from Twisted Whisk during November when a a patron schedules a premium pedicure, according to Mandy Kinn.

Contact the salon at 419-358-0556 for your appointment.

Looking to hire up to 30 full-time employees

Interviews are anticipated to begin next week for full- and part-time positions at Bluffton’s soon-to-open Dunkin’ Donuts Restaurant.

Mike Eirons, director of personnel support and development, told the Icon that up to 30 full-time employees may be hired.

Positions range from store manager, shift managers, bakers and baristas. Watch the Icon for dates, locations and details of interviews.

First quarter Bluffton HS honor roll

Here is Bluffton High School’s first quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year:

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