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Ohio floriculture sales topped $233M in 2023

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Ohio floriculture was worth more than $233 million in 2023, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. This was down 4 percent from the $243 million sold in 2022.

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BHS Academic Awards spotlights scholarship recipients and outstanding students

Posted by Paula Scott on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton High School held the 44th annual Academic Awards Program on Wednesday, May 15 in the Middle School Cafetorium. The program included a welcome by principal Mike Minnig and academic awards presentations introduced by Dr. Elizabeth Smith, school counselor, who also provided closing remarks.

The following scholarship recognition and awards, special athletic awards and top student awards by teacher were presented.

SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION

Lima Exchange Club Scholarship, Caitlyn Couch

American Association of University Women Scholarship, Olivia Hobensack

OMEA District 3 Honor Festival Jazz Scholarship, Alyssa Hoffman

OMEA District 3 Honor Festival Choir Scholarship, Ben Hartzler

Franklin B. Walter Scholarship, John-Paul Yoder

Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship, Carsen Weaver

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Citizens National Bank named an ICBA Best-Performing Bank

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Citizens National Bank (CNB) of Bluffton has been named one of the best-performing community banks in the nation by The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA).

The annoiuncement explaine, "All community banks in the U.S. were divided into categories by asset size: Less than $300 million; $300 million to less than $1 billion; and $1 billion or more. CNB just surpassed the $1 billion in assets threshold in January and was named 24th in the nation for that category."

"Community bank" is an unofficial designation that indicates the organization has less than $10 billion in assets.

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Weekend Doctor: Acute vs. chronic pain

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Pain is a universal human experience, serving as a vital signaling mechanism alerting the body to potential injury or harm. However, not all pain is alike, and understanding the distinction between acute and chronic pain is paramount for effective management and treatment. 

Acute Pain
Acute pain is characteristically short-lived, arising suddenly in response to tissue damage or injury. Acute pain serves as a protective mechanism, signaling the body to take action to prevent further harm. Common causes of acute pain include trauma, surgical procedures, burns, cuts, and fractures. The pain is often localized to the area of injury and is characterized by its intensity and sharpness. Acute pain tends to resolve as the underlying cause heals, with a duration typically lasting less than three to six months. 

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Health Services
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Bluffton Soccer Club hosts tournament at Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 12:10pm

Looking for information on this weekend's Bluffton Soccer Club tournament? Check out the attached map and schedule HERE.

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Sports
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Funeral arrangements for Ruth Hohenbrink

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 9:46am

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Ruth Hohenbrink, 94, of Bluffton, died May 13, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. 

A funeral mass will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton with Father John McLaughlin to officiate.

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