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By Michelle Oswald
Genetic Counseling Services Coordinator, Armes Family Cancer Care Center

Genetic counseling and testing play a critical role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. As our understanding of the genetic basis of cancer has advanced over the years, it is clear that inherited genetic mutations contribute to an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer. Genetic counseling and testing can help identify individuals with these mutations, guiding both patients and healthcare providers in making informed medical decisions.

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SEPT 3 MEDIA RELEASE__Thayer Road between Campbell Road and Searfoss Road will be closed for bridge replacement starting Monday, September 15 for 8 weeks.

There will be no access during this closure. Please find an alternate route.

For more information, contact Allen County Engineer at 419-228-3196.

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The following results are from the first week of Fall 2025 competition for Bluffton University athletics as reported on www.BlufftonBeavers.com:

AUGUST 30

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By Cort Reynolds

OTTOVILLE__The visiting Bluffton High School boys soccer team lost 1-0 to Ottoville in a non-league match on Thursday evening, September 4.

Bluffton fell to 2-3-2 with the defeat.

The Big Green improved to 5-1 after the win.

The Pirates host Northwest Ohio Athletic League leader Archbold (4-1, 2-0) on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost a tight non-league match 2-1 to unbeaten WBL foe Bath on Thursday, September 4 at Steinmetz Field.

The Pirate girls dropped to 2-4 with the defeat, while Bath improved to 4-0-1 after the road win.
Bluffton’s Nora Matthews scored in the 28th minute to seize a 1-0 lead at halftime. Willow Derstine earned the assist on the Pirate goal.

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By Cort Reynolds

BLOOMDALE__The visiting Bluffton High School volleyball team swept Elmwood in a non-league match on Thursday, September 4.

The Pirate girls improved to 5-3 with the 25-21, 25-4, 25-19 win. The Royals fell to 3-3 with the loss.

Kendall Stackhouse led the victor’s balanced hitting attack with 11 kills. Libby Hocanson and Camryn Fruchey knocked down seven kills apiece.

Karlie Lora hit for six kills, and Lainey Grandey added five.

Adelyn Althaus passed out 16 assists, while Fruchey doled out 15 helpers.

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