PRP is the abbreviation for platelet rich plasma. PRP is obtained from one’s own blood and injected into other areas of the body to trigger a “healing” process. Platelets are cells in our blood that are part of the clotting and healing process of our body. During the healing process, platelets organize and create mild inflammation. During inflammation, platelets release enzymes that attract stem cells and growth factors. This is done to help repair damaged tissue.
8 p.m. - Friday, June 25 - Trevor Bassitt continued to advance in the Olympic Trials today.
After qualifying for the semi-finals in the 400-meter hurdles his semi-finals time advanced him to the event finals, which are taking place now in Eugene, Oregon,
The charts below show semi-final results that took place earlier this evening.
Bluffton High School grad Trevor Bassitt has moved on to the semi-finals in the 400 meter men's event on Friday in Eugene, Oregon. Bassit attends Ashland University.
One one-hundredth of a second was the difference between an automatic qualifier and an at-large bid. The top 15 runners finished within 1 second of each other.
A circle for women writing will organize at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, in the Bluffton Presbyterian Church gazebo, according to hosts Katherine Beckett and Corrie Reed.
The two are graduates of the Wellstreams Program for Spiritual Formation and the Art of Spiritual Direction.
The program takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
“When was the last time you took time for yourself?” said Reed. “Time for your true, authentic self to be present and heard. Join us for an evening of writing in circle and discovering your voice.”
Bluffton school board will take action on Monday concerning several back-to-school matters.
In addition, the board will act on a three-year collective bargaining agreement with its Ohio Association Public School Employees (OAPSE) covering July 1 2021, through June 30, 2024.
The agenda also includes a 2.9 percent pay raise for Greg Denecker, Michael Minnig, Joshua Kauffman, Paula Parish and Marden Herr. The raises cover Aug. 1, 2021 through July 31, 2014.
The Hardin County Museum and the Hardin County Players present "A Picnic with our Ancestors," from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 31, at Grove Cemetery, Kenton.
Tickets are $15, which includes a sack lunch, or $10 if you'd like to bring your own lunch. Deadline for ticket purchase is Saturday, July 10.
Contact Hardin County Mueseum, 419-673-7147 for tickets.
The event sponsors include: McCullough Industries, FLR Insurance and Stillwater Metal, LLC
Several new “Help Wanted” advertisements are now listed on Bluffton and Ada Icons. Check Icon Classified Ad pages at: www.blufftonicon.com/classifieds.
New opening are added to this list daily. Businesses interested in listing positions available should contact [email protected].
A music-themed Discovery Day with outdoor activities and a Bluffton Bucks prize drawing will be hosted by Bluffton businesses on Saturday, June 26.
The village’s downtown district along Main Street has more than 60 shops, services and restaurants. Bluffton also hosts a Saturday morning Bluffton Cars & Coffee gathering and the Bluffton Farmers Market.
Bluffton Family Recreation summer camp is underway and there's still room for additional campers for next week’s camp, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.
Register for next week’s camp by calling BFR at 419-358-4150.
"BFR summer camp is a full day experience, designed with a wide range of activities guaranteed to expand your child’s horizons. It is open to youth ages 5 to 12," said Tinch.
He continued: "Kids have fun while making new friends, developing new skills, learning core values, building self-confidence and growing in self-reliance.
