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Since 2019, there have been 109,507 deer-involved crashes on Ohio roadways

Media release from Ohio State Highway Patrol

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reminding motorists of the increase in deer-involved crashes during this time of year. While 95% of deer-involved crashes only resulted in property damage, 44 crashes were fatal and resulted in 45 deaths. From 2019-2023, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December, with 22% occurring in November alone. ▶︎

Allen Soil and Water Conservation District recommends soil testing

Winter is right around the corner and many homeowners are taking advantage  of the unseasonably warm temperatures to complete autumn yard maintenance before the ground freezes. This includes the last-minute application of fertilizer onto lawns.

7:00 p.m., November 8, Harmon Field

Bluffton High School Varsity Football plays at home vs. Huron in second round OHSAA Regional Playoffs. Presale tickets are available at www.ohsaa.org/tickets, $11 Adults and $5 Students. Tickets are available at the gate, cash only.

The Bluffton Icon will be temporarily offline for approximately two hours on Saturday, November 9, when it will transition to a new, streamlined format. On November 10-11 the Icon will take a Veterans Day holiday with exception of breaking news.

Pandora Family Physicians, 202 Hilty Drive in Pandora, recently announced that Nicole Martin, CNP (Certified Nurse Practitioner) has joined the practice as a primary care provider and is taking new patients.

Martin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience treating patients of all ages. She conducts physical exams, diagnoses medical conditions, prescribes treatments, provides education and orders tests. She also has expertise in acute care.

The following results are from October 30-November 5 of the Bluffton University Fall 2024 athletics season:

Cross country at HCAC Championships

Football against Hanover, 49-13 loss

Men's soccer against Transylvania, 5-1 loss

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