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New treatment at Bluffton Hospital helps to prevent esophageal cancer

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2013 - 6:44pm

Bluffton Hospital is offering a new outpatient treatment that destroys pre-cancerous tissue in the lining of the esophagus.

The procedure, called endoscopic radiofrequency ablation therapy using the HALO System, was recently featured in the New England Journal of Medicine as a highly effective treatment for eradication of Barrett’s esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition that affects one to two million adults in the United States each year.

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Don't miss Saturday activities at Swiss Homestead during Fall Festival

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2013 - 6:36pm

The annual Fall Festival at the Homestead will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by the Swiss Community Historical Society of Bluffton and Pandora.  The Schumacher Homestead is located at 8350 Bixel Road between Bluffton and Pandora, and the event is free and open to the public.  

-CLICK HERE FOR ENTIRE FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE-

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Events
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The Dough Hook says "Ask about our $50 football special"

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2013 - 9:33am

The Dough Hook, 117 N. Main St., Bluffton, has all your tailgating supplies and the package is only $50, according to Shawn and Marlena Ballinger.

It includes:

• 6 brats
• 12 ground sirloin patties
• 1 pound breaded chicken strips
• 6 sausage rolls
• 8 skinless hot dogs
• Bag of veggi chips
• 1 pound mix nuts

A printer-friendly attachment is at the bottom of this story.

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Business
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Volleyball: ONU wins this one

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 26, 2013 - 8:33am

The Bluffton University volleyball was looking to avenge its recent loss to local rival Ohio Northern when the Beavers invaded the King Horn Center on Wednesday, Sept. 25, but ONU had none of it as the home team made quick work of the Beavers, wrapping up its second three-set victory over Bluffton in five days. Ohio Northern improved to 10-6 following the win, while Bluffton slipped to 7-10 with a fourth setback in its last five matches.

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Bluffton University
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Quilt show on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 25, 2013 - 5:56pm

Bluffton Scrap Artists will host a quilt show on Saturday during the Bluffton Fall Festival. The show, in the Bluffton Elementary multi-purpose roomis from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge. Here is an enlargement from a quilt exhibited in a previous show. 

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Antique tractor show, kiddie tractor pull and lots more at Maple Crest on Saturday

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 25, 2013 - 5:54pm

If you love antique farm tractors, you won't want to miss Saturday's fourth annual Maple Crest antique tractor show. The event is part of the Bluffton Fall Festival. The show is held at 700 Maple Crest Court, Bluffton.

FOR THE ENTIRE LIST OF FALL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES CLICK HERE.

Maple Crest invites owners of antique tractors,classic tractors or antique gas engine owners to exhibit their treasures on Saturday.

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