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By Tonya DeVaul, APRN-CNP
Gastroenterology Associates of Northwest Ohio

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. The encouraging news? Many cases can be prevented—or caught early when treatment is most effective. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when we combine smart lifestyle choices with appropriate screening.

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UPDATE Power restored at some locations at 4:10 p.m.

FROM BLUFFTON EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL__Bluffton Schools will dismiss at normal time on Friday, March 13.

Power is out at school and phone service is out as well.

View AEP power outages at https://outagemap.aepohio.com/

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UPDATE: Memorial service will be on March 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Sam M. Halcomb,84, passed away March 11, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.

Sam was born April 27, 1941, in Whitesburg, KY, to Finley and Martha Mae (Madden) Halcomb, who preceded him in death. On July 8, 1967, he married Joyce Young Halcomb, who survives.

Sam was a self-employed drywaller by trade and a proud veteran. He enjoyed restoring antique cars and spending time with his family.

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The following results are from February 27 - March 12 of the Bluffton University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

FEBRUARY 28

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FROM WEATHER.GOV__BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT 

WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. 

WHERE...Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. 

WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

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FROM FACEBOOK__Bluffton Ohio Historical Society president Ron Epp brought this Boss Glove Factory relic to the March meeting and asked the 20 participants, "What is it?"

Let the society know at [email protected] or on Facebook HERE.

Join others with Bluffton area antiques and artifacts at the March 18 Bluffton History Show 'N Tell. The event begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Depot at Buckeye Lake, 405 N. Spring St.

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