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October 31 field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife 

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
On opening day of the 2022-23 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Kevin Russell and State Wildlife Officer Ryan Burke, assigned to Hancock County, contacted hunters. The officers discovered that one individual, who had just completed a deer drive, did not have a valid deer permit. He was issued a citation for hunting deer without a permit and paid $175 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. Later, the officers contacted an individual who had harvested a buck without a valid hunting license. He was issued a citation and paid $250 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. 

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Pirate football blanks Green Bears in Region 22 semis

Columbus Grove defeats Carey 37-21

By Cort Reynolds

NAPOLEON__The Bluffton High School football team dominated Ottawa Hills 34-0 in Div. VI, Region 22 semifinal action on a cool but dry Friday night at Charles Buckenmeyer Stadium in Napoleon to set up a big rematch.

Junior running back Landen Worcester rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns to pace the punishing Pirate ground game. The rugged Bluffton defense also registered its ninth shutout of the season.

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PHOTO What is Paragon Springs?

Here's a clue: "It is 1926 in the American heartland, and the famed 'healing waters' of Paragon Springs have been mysteriously poisoned. Now, the town's foremost citizen-crusader is determined to know the truth behind this tragedy, no matter the cost." Check out show times HERE. PHOTO Bluffton University Facebook.

Steiner, Combs and Dunlap step up to first place in walking challenge

Bluffton Elementary teachers Heidi Steiner, Jaime Combs and Ryan Dunlap have earned a win with benefits in the Health Action Council Heathy Kids Fall Step It up Challenge.

As the Top Steppers, they will receive $1,500 towards health improvement for the school. They logged in an impressive 821,575 average total steps and 2,464,725 combined total steps. 

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Weekend Doctor: Risks of tobacco use

By Hannah Evans, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. There are more than 16 million Americans living with a disease caused by smoking. Cigarettes contain several ingredients and, when burned, create smoke that contains thousands of chemicals, some of which are known cancer-causing agents. Those who smoke are at risk of developing disease and dying from smoking-related illnesses. 

Potential Risks of Tobacco Use
Smoking can cause harm to nearly every organ of the body. Regardless of one’s age, gender, race, or ethnicity, tobacco use can increase the risk of premature death. Cardiovascular (heart) disease, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the three major causes of smoking-related death. There are 12 different cancers linked to tobacco use, including but not limited to lung cancer, colon and rectum cancer, and mouth and throat cancer.

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Blanchard River Watershed Partnershp hosts 2023 annual meeting

Hear updates regarding water quaility in the Blanchard River watershed and learn about the important work of the Blanchard River Watershed Parnership at its 2023 Annual Meeting.

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