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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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Obituaries
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BVHS Auxiliary Awards Scholarships

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 7:13am

The Blanchard Valley Health System Auxiliary recently awarded eleven $1,000 scholarships to students in Hancock and surrounding counties interested in pursuing a health-related career.

The 2024 BVHS Auxiliary scholarship winners include Ella Armstrong (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Goshen College and Brooke Camper (Bluffton High School), pursuing a nursing degree at Cedarville University; Kaytlynn Schroeder (Leipsic High School), pursuing a nutrition and dietetics degree at Bluffton University.

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People
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Coloring page: Maytime, mandala time

Posted by Paula Scott on May 17, 2024 - 6:00am

Need a moment to chill out? Try coloring our May mandala by Sabina Clingerman. This intricate design is well suited to colored pencils. 

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Northwest Ohio ODW field reports, May 15

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 6:00am

Wildlife District Two

State Wildlife Officer Matt D. Smith, assigned to Huron County, received a call from a concerned landowner regarding a young owl that was out of its nest.

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Regional news
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Sunset Drive house fire causes smoke damage

Posted by Paula Scott on May 17, 2024 - 6:00am

A fire at 143 Sunset Drive in Bluffton was discovered at about 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15. The Bluffton Fire Department reports that the fire was caused by an electrical problem in the basement. Smoke and heat damage are the primary results of the fire.

One occupant was in the home and was able to exit without injuries. He smelled smoke and called 911. Smoke detectors were not present, according to Fire Chief Jon Kinn. 

Bluffton EMS also responded to the call for service. Mutual aid was provided by Beaverdam Fire Department and Pandora Fire Department.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Flag City Nurse Honor Guard has been established

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 6:00am

FINDLAY __ A new organization called the Flag City Nurse Honor Guard was established in April 2023 with 4 attendees and a discussion about what a Nurse Honor Guard is and why the Findlay area needs one. 

The concept was created in 2003 by the Kansas State Nurses Association. The National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition was formed by Julie Godby Nurry, now director of the National Nurses Honor Guard Coalition.

Claire Gonyer, a nurse at Blanchard Valley Health System was inspired to by attending the funeral of a friend, when an honor service was performed. With enthusiasm the Flag City Nurse Honor Guard was formed and began attending funerals when asked by families to say the final roll call. 

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