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Blanchard Valley Hospital has been recognized by U.S News and World Report as a high performing hospital for knee replacements. Blanchard Valley Hospital also holds high performing ratings in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart failure and hip replacement.

“Blanchard Valley Hospital is proud to have earned this distinction and believe it is proof of our commitment to quality, patient-centered care,” said Chris Keller, vice president of clinical services.

Transition Bluffton hosted a Green Home Tour July 23.

-Here are some photos of the tour-

Three homes in the Bluffton area were featured, showcasing homes in the Bluffton area that emphasize energy efficiency and sustainable building.

The three tour stops included:
• a 1970s home with solar PV and battery backup,
• a new home with monopole PV arrays, and
• a home with earth berm, PV solar and passive solar design.

By Monty Siekerman, Ada Icon
The saga of the loose chicken continues.

He now has a name: Richard the Rooster.

He can be found in the 500 block of South Johnson Street, Ada.

About 10 days ago, the rooster was first spotted on East Lehr Avenue. People took pictures of him, watched his antics, even called the police to try to catch the stray.

Makayla Diller shows how to iron a Pirates football transfer onto a tee-shirt at Scoreboard spiritware and custom apparel, 111 N. Main St. Watch the video to see it happen. The photo below shows the final product.

GoFundMe drive reaches goal for purchase of new family van to assist Owen

Greg’s Pharmacy is throwing a party for Bluffton’s small-town hero Owen Weaver and you are invited.

The event is from noon to 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 3, in the village parking lot behind Greg’s. The Weaver family will attend from noon to 1:30 p.m.

This summer marked the success of a GoFundMe drive that generated enough money to purchase a new van for the Weaver family.

It allows Owen to more easily go to doctor appointments at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, and to local activities.

And there's lots more planned in August

August is a busy month at Bluffton Public Library. Here's programming planned:

Book Lovers’ Day is on Aug. 9. Help us create a display of books you love. Let us know one or two of your favorite books prior to the day and check out the display for other community favorites.

Dulcimers @ the Library continues on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Meetings will take place in the Richland Room in the library’s lower level.

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