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Chamber has a new Bluffton map for you

In front of town hall and at BFR; print versions also available
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 22, 2019 - 1:33pm

New maps are available to help visitors in Bluffton find shops, restaurants, attractions and events, according to Paula Scott, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO.

Maps signs have been updated at Bluffton town hall, 154 N. Main St., and at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road. They include a QR code so that map viewers can open the Google version of the map on a smart phone.

For easy sharing with visitors, a printable version is available at ExploreBluffton.com. Copies can also be picked up at Bluffton town hall.

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Regional news
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ADHD medications: what you should know

All you need to know about treating ADHD with medications
Posted by LizGH on September 22, 2019 - 6:00am

Note: this article is provided by ONU Healthwise Pharmacy.
Are you treating attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with medication? Here's all you need to know about the available treatment options.

ADHD is a common childhood disorder that can continue through adolescence into adulthood. The primary symptoms of ADHD include hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness. While ADHD is treatable with medication and without, medication can help children and adults with ADHD manage their symptoms by increasing certain brain chemicals.

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Health Services
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Weekend Doctor: What is Telehealth?

Posted by LizGH on September 21, 2019 - 6:00am

By Michelle Kindle, RN,BSN
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
Today, there are roughly seven million older adults striving to be independent, yet have difficulty leaving home and do not want to put stress on family members. Telehealth is a method of remote health care provided in the home to improve access to quality care, reduce hospitalizations and lower costs.

Recently, telehealth applications have expanded to improve access to care and communication, especially for remote, vulnerable, or marginalized populations.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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It sounds like a basketball score

Bluffton defeats Ada 70 to 50
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 20, 2019 - 10:58pm

Bluffton High School's football team won an offensive battle, stopping Ada 70 to 50 at Ada.

Bluffton's Tucker Neff set a new single game rushing record of  316 yard, eclipsing Josh Falk's record of 309 yards, also against Ada in 2006.

The box score is attached. Watch the Icon for the complete story this weekend.

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Sports
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The corn maze is calling you

A visit to Suter's Produce is great weekend family experience
Posted by Fred Steiner on September 20, 2019 - 4:26pm

Lots of photos below -
Have plans this weekend?

Add to your list a visit to the Suter Produce
corn maze,
cider press,
hayride,
pick your own pumpkin,
cider slushies,
kettle corn donuts…and, don't forget,
four acres of pick your own sunflowers.

New this year, the four-acre u-pick sunflower patch features over 20 varieties of flowers and thousands of blooms to select from.

The sunflowers are next to the pumpkin patch, so a hayride takes visitors to both locations.

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Regional news
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Time to book it

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 20, 2019 - 3:47pm

There's still time to purchase some bargains at the Bluffton Friends of the Library fall book sale. The sale is open Friday until 5 p.m. Saturday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale is in the lower level of the Public Library.

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