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Weekend Doctor Column: What level of care do I need?

By Glenda Renz 
Director of Primary Care, Blanchard Valley Medical Practices

With so many medical professional options available today, a common question we have all found ourselves asking from time to time is what type of medical professional should I see and when should I go see them? 

Some of the common options are primary care, urgent care and emergency room care. This question arises many times for individuals and families. Here are some tips to help guide you on where to go for care and when. 

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PHOTO Icon takes a Labor Day weekend holiday

The Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon will be closed and on pause from Saturday, August 31 to Monday, September 2 for a Labor Day holiday. 

Please continue to send us information and inquiries 24/7 to [email protected]. You may also leave a message at 567-400-4266.

Michael Ray Emerick owned and operated Lima Sheet Metal

Michael Ray Emerick passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family at the age of 77.

He was born on March 9, 1947, to Carlton L. and Gathyl (Downing) Emerick in Bluffton, Ohio. He was a 1965 graduate of LaFayette Jackson High School. 

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August 2024 Discovery Day winning ticket numbers

Here are the winning numbers for Discovery Days for August, as announced by the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce.

First Prize - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 101053
Second Prize - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 101667
Third Prize - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 120763

Prizes can be picked up after 1:00 pm on August 30, 2024 at the Bluffton Public Library. Prizes must be picked up before September 27, 2024.

Blackford recognized by Forbes

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brandon Blackford, CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA® , CEPA® of Bluffton has been named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Ohio ranking by Forbes and SHOOK® Research. The ranking recognizes financial advisors younger than 40 with at least four years of experience. 

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Civic engagement forum to feature Campbell, Mast and Nardo

11:00 a.m. on September 10 at Yoder Recital Hall

Chalsi Campbell ’12, campus pastor; Carrie Mast ’95, associate pastor of First Mennonite Church; and Matthew Nardo, head football coach, will share “Faith and Memory in Challenging Times” during Bluffton University’s Forum at 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 10 in Yoder Recital Hall. 

The discussion will introduce Bluffton’s 2024-25 Civic Engagement theme. 

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