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Dr. Helen Barnes: BHS alumnus and International Secretary of the YWCA

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2024 - 6:00am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

This is the second in a series of features on famous Bluffton High School alumni.

Dr. Helen Barnes, the first woman to receive a Bluffton High School diploma, rose to the top of her profession, eventually becoming international secretary of the Young Woman’s Christian Association (YWCA).

Given the barriers women faced during her lifetime, her accomplishments, views expressed and worldwide friendships she made paint a picture of a very strong, impressive and successful woman.

Dr. Barnes may be Bluffton’s most traveled woman of all time. She crossed the Atlantic by boat 13 times and traveled three times around the world during her Y.W.C.A. years.

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Historical Bluffton
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Pirate boys basketball blasts Vikings, stays 1st in NWC with 9th straight win  

Posted by Staff on January 20, 2024 - 8:36am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team blasted visiting Leipsic 79-43 in a Northwest Conference matchup on Friday, January 19, to earn their ninth consecutive win.

A 33-point Pirate outburst in the third period buried the Vikings. A 33-10 edge in the decisive stanza blew open a previously competitive 31-23 game at halftime.

Bluffton outscored Leipsic 48-20 after intermission to win going away.

The Pirates led 16-8 after the first quarter, and the hosts maintained that eight-point advantage at intermission.

Bluffton improved to 11-1 overall and 4-0 in the NWC to stay alone atop the league after the blowout win. The Vikings fell to 7-6 and 2-2 in the NWC with the lopsided loss.

Spencerville (9-3) is second in the NWC standings at 3-0, followed by Allen East (2-1).

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Rockets boys basketball defeated by Arlington

Posted by Staff on January 20, 2024 - 6:14am

By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School boys basketball team suffered their first loss of the season on January 19, as late cold shooting contributed to the 48-46 home setback to Arlington (8-4, 3-1 BVC) in Blanchard Valley Conference action.

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Sports
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Ottawa River Coalition honors outstanding volunteers

Posted by Staff on January 20, 2024 - 6:00am

LIMA__Three outstanding volunteers were honored at the annual meeting of the Ottawa River Coalition.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Dr. Lesley Riley, Ohio Northern University

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People
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Indulge your sweet tooth at Bluffton's February 8 Chocolate Walk

Posted by Staff on January 20, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for this year's Chocolate Walk: "We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Chocolate Walk 2024, happening on February 8 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. Prepare for a delightful chocolate journey with 23 amazing stops, each offering unique and delicious treats to satisfy your sweet tooth."

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Events
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Weekend Doctor: Neck pain

Posted by Staff on January 20, 2024 - 6:00am

By Megan Verhoff, PA-C
Pain Management, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you have neck pain? You’re not alone. Over half of all individuals develop neck pain during their lifetime with an annual prevalence in up to 40% of people. Most often, neck pain resolves on its own within just days to weeks; however, for some, it may last longer and require medical management. This article describes the causes of neck pain, provides some conservative treatment ideas, and describes when to seek medical attention. 

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Health Services
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