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By Kristina Trout, Au.D
ENT & Allergy Specialists of Northwest Ohio
While completing a hearing test in the convenience of your own home may be an attractive alternative to making an appointment with an audiologist, online hearing tests are unlikely to accurately or reliably identify the extent of your hearing problems. But what exactly are the benefits to visiting an audiologist versus attempting a hearing test at home?

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By Sam Brauen www.blufftonpirates.com
(COLUMBUS) - Deandre Nassar made a valiant take down with just three seconds remaining in his state semi-final match to win 3-1 and advance to Saturday’s State Final of the 182 class.

DeAndre Nassar, Bluffton High School wrestler, won his quarter-finals state meet match with the takedown in the final three seconds to advance to the state finals. Watch the Icon for more details. (From www.blufftonpirates.com)

Dr. Vincent McGinniss: "Patients requiring this otherwise would have to go to Columbus, Toledo or Cleveland"

Dr. Vincent McGinniss developed an interest as an ear-nose-throat physician when his twin sister, a musician, required ear surgery.

Today Dr. McGinniss, D.O., handles surgeries once a week at Bluffton Hospital. Depending upon the patient, the surgery may involve tympanostomy tubes, tonsillectomies or facial plastic surgeries.

He is board certified in both ENT and facial plastic surgery.

Two BHS teachers planning 2020 tour

Would you like to travel to Italy and Greece? 

Brigette Hoff and Vickie Garmon, Bluffton High School teachers, are planning a tour from June 17 -30, 2020.  

They have led two other tours together recently, one trip to Italy and Greece in 2016 and one trip to London, Paris, and the Alps in 2018.

"We currently have high school students and some parents signed up to travel with us.  We are opening up our tour to the community to see if any others may be interested," said Hoff.

Lou Savage took this scene photo of Bluffton on a sunny, cool day last week while he was on a morning run/walk. It's a view of the National Quarry.

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