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BVHS creates new nurse residency program

Posted by Staff on March 9, 2023 - 7:01am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is launching a nurse residency program which will allow new nurses to transition from school to working at the bedside with mentorship and classes that will help them succeed and grow in confidence.

Classes will focus on the basics of nursing. Nurses will learn the systems of the body and will get to practice techniques during regular simulations. They’ll also learn how to strengthen their clinical reasoning such as learning how to manage medical complications and appropriate actions to take.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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DeWine, Norfolk Southern announce first responders training center

Posted by Staff on March 9, 2023 - 6:55am

COLUMBUS—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced on March 8 that Norfolk Southern Corporation has agreed to his idea to improve and expand firefighter training by creating a new first responders training center and expanding its Operation Awareness & Response (OAR) program, which travels the company’s 22-state network and trains first responders on how to respond safely to rail incidents.

“The derailment in East Palestine made clear that ensuring first responders are prepared for disasters involving hazardous materials is vitally important to the safety of communities,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Often first responders are volunteers, and their need to have the most up-to-date training and equipment is essential. Today’s commitment by Norfolk Southern is an important next step in the company’s commitment to make the citizens of Ohio and of East Palestine whole after the recent derailment, a commitment Ohio will continue to monitor closely.”

The new safety training center’s mission will be focused on providing additional, free training for first responder across the region, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This effort will also strengthen coordination between railroads and first responders in the event of an emergency response.

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Regional news
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Bentley Rd. closure comes with police department warning

Posted by Staff on March 9, 2023 - 6:47am

From the Bluffton Police Department via Nixle:

We would like to remind everyone that Road Closed means exactly that. We've received several complaints of motorists driving around and through the road closed signs at Bentley Rd and S Main St/Harmon Rd.

Please respect the road closures as they are there for your safety. The only vehicular traffic permitted are residents that live within the closure, and construction company employees and other authorized personnel.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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GROB apprenticeship tours wrap up on March 11

Posted by Staff on March 8, 2023 - 3:17pm

GROB, a European manufacturer of high-quality production systems and universal machining centers that is located in Bluffton, has one more apprenticeship tour left before applications close on April 2.

The tour is from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11. 

This event features a presentation about the program, Q&A with training staff and a facility tour led by current apprentices. Registration is required as spots are limited.

Register at https://www.joingrob.com/apprentice/tours/

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Events
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Findlay court sentences Dante Tate on charges related to Bluffton officer's death

Posted by Staff on March 8, 2023 - 10:38am

FINDLAY—The Lima News has reported that Dante Tate, 19, has been sentenced following his pleading guilty on charges related to the March 31, 2022 death of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis.

Hancock County Common Please Judge Reginald Routson sentenced Tate to prison terms of 15 months on two counts, to be served consecutively. The counts are complicity to receiving stolen property and receiving stolen property.

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Regional news
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Chamber meetings draw plenty of early birds

Posted by Paula Scott on March 8, 2023 - 5:59am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, March 10 on the third floor of the Town Hall. The United Way of Greater Lima will be the breakfast sponsor and program, with Greenhorn providing the breakfast. PHOTO The December 2022 breakfast meeting.

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