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Have you heard of V-mail?

Posted by Staff on January 6, 2024 - 9:01am

By Kaye Phillips
For Swiss Community Historical Society Facebook

E-mail is a commonly used form of communication, but have you heard of V-mail?

V-mail, short for 'Victory mail" was used during WWII to expedite mail service for the Armed Forces serving overseas. V-mail was put in place to reduce the space needed to transport mail and free up room to ship other valuable supplies.

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Historical Bluffton
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Weekend Doctor: Radiation therapy advances

Posted by Staff on January 6, 2024 - 8:51am

By Ankit Modh, MD
Radiation Oncology, The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

As a radiation oncologist with years of experience, I am thrilled to share the incredible strides we've made in the field of radiation therapy, particularly in minimizing the impact of what was once a dreaded side effect – radiation burns. The landscape of cancer treatment has evolved significantly, and one of the most notable improvements lies in our ability to deliver effective treatment with a focus on patients’ comfort and well-being. 

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Health Services
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Pirate boys basketball bombs Bulldogs

Posted by Staff on January 6, 2024 - 7:46am

Watch the Saturday afternoon game HERE.

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__Playing at home, the Bluffton High School boys basketball team manhandled a young Ada squad 71-35 in a Northwest Conference mismatch Friday night, January 5.

The Pirates dominated the Bulldogs 33-13 over the middle two quarters to take command and roll to victory.

Bluffton outscored Ada by a whopping 51-21 over the final 24 minutes.

The Pirates improved to 7-1 and 2-0 in the NWC after the lopsided win.

The Bulldogs dropped to 2-8 overall and 0-2 in the NWC with the loss.

Bluffton led 20-14 after the first period as junior guard Marek Donaldson scored seven early points.

Ada sophomore Zach Zimmerman splashed three triples in the opening stanza to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance. 

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Sports
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Pirate girls basketball wears down Bulldogs

Posted by Paula Scott on January 5, 2024 - 6:44am

By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The visiting Bluffton High School girls basketball team methodically wore down rival Ada over the middle quarters to win 49-30 in a Northwest Conference contest Thursday night.

The Pirates won the second and third periods by a combined 32-13 to pull away and win. 

Bluffton held the Bulldogs to just four points in the second period to build an 11-point halftime bulge. The Pirates then started the second half on a 9-1 spurt to seize complete command.

The visitors poured in 21 third-period points to build an insurmountable 45-22 margin heading to the final stanza.

The Pirate girls evened their marks at 5-5 and 1-1 in the NWC after the convincing victory.

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Sports
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Ottawa businessman acquires Bluffton and Ada tire businesses

Posted by Staff on January 5, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton opening day is January 8

Kyle Niese, owner of Ottawa Tire & Service Center, has purchased tire businesses in Bluffton and Ada, which will soon all be rebranded as Niese Tire & Service Centers.

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Business
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Trouble: COVID-19 

Posted by Staff on January 4, 2024 - 10:30am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

In 1981, Lindsey Buckingham released his first solo album with the single Trouble. Buckingham was the lead guitarist and co-lead vocalist for Fleetwood Mac. When he joined the group, he convinced them to bring Stevie Nicks into the group to sing vocals. Buckingham was known for his fingerpicking guitar style. Fleetwood Mac was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. 

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Health Services
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