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It’s Beavers 66 - Defiance 48

The Bluffton University women's basketball team downed the Defiance College Yellow Jackets in dominating fashion on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, by the score of 66-48. The win helped Bluffton improve to 5-9 on the year (3-4 HCAC). Defiance fell to 3-11 overall and 2-5 in the conference.

The Bluffton Exempted Village School District is currently accepting applications from students interested in attending the school district through open enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year.

Students from any school district in Ohio may apply and enroll in Bluffton Schools tuition free. Students are admitted on a full-time basis only.

Applications are approved annually on a first-come, first-serve basis and approval is subject to grade level enrollment and educational programs.

The Board of Trustees of Bluffton Public Library has announced its meeting schedule for 2019.  Meetings will be held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library's Board Room at 145 South Main St., Bluffton.  No meetings will take place in July or December.

Board members are Elizabeth Hostetler, president; Bob Beer, vice president; Carrie Phillips, secretary; Amy Lehman Mikesell, Robert Scott, Emily von Stein, and Nancy Yeager. 

Board meetings are open to the public.

Stress, alcohol, screen time and more can wreck your new year health goals

Note: This health column provided by the Ohio Northern University Healthwise Pharmacy

(RxWiki News) Almost any goal can become a New Year's resolution, but these resolutions often revolve around health. Whether you're trying to lose weight or get fit, watch for these problems that can derail your plans.

Stress, depression, alcohol, smoking, screen time and many other issues can stand in the way of your health goals in 2019. The good news is you can take steps to address these problems as you try to make your New Year's resolution a reality.

Bluffton men improve to 11-3

By Joseph Watkins, sports information assistant

The Bluffton University men's basketball team went on the road and knocked off arch-rival Defiance College, 85-77, on Wednesday, Jan. 9. Bluffton had three players crack double digits in the win over Defiance. The Beavers improved to 11-3 overall and 5-2 in the Heartland Conference. Defiance slipped to 2-12 overall and 0-7 in the HCAC.

Presentation as Part of the ‘Living Through Loss’ Series

The January presentation of the “Living through Loss” series will be held on Monday, January 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and titled “Understanding Depression through Grief.” This presentation will take place in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital located at 1900 South Main Street in Findlay.

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