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Ohio floriculture sales topped $233M in 2023

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

Ohio floriculture was worth more than $233 million in 2023, according to Ben Torrance, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. This was down 4 percent from the $243 million sold in 2022.

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Weekend Doctor: Acute vs. chronic pain

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2024 - 6:00am

By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Pain is a universal human experience, serving as a vital signaling mechanism alerting the body to potential injury or harm. However, not all pain is alike, and understanding the distinction between acute and chronic pain is paramount for effective management and treatment. 

Acute Pain
Acute pain is characteristically short-lived, arising suddenly in response to tissue damage or injury. Acute pain serves as a protective mechanism, signaling the body to take action to prevent further harm. Common causes of acute pain include trauma, surgical procedures, burns, cuts, and fractures. The pain is often localized to the area of injury and is characterized by its intensity and sharpness. Acute pain tends to resolve as the underlying cause heals, with a duration typically lasting less than three to six months. 

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Health Services
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Bluffton Soccer Club hosts tournament at Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2024 - 12:10pm

Looking for information on this weekend's Bluffton Soccer Club tournament? Check out the attached map and schedule HERE.

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Sports
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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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