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Bluffton freshman rides her way to wins at state and county fairs

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 9:01am

By Paula Scott

Bluffton High School freshman Maddie Seeling has had a very successful summer in equestrian competitions. She went to the Ohio State fair with her horse PJ and came home the 13-15 year-old Ohio State Barrel Champion, as well as finishing 3rd in Keyhole, 8th in Stakes and 8th in Ground Roping.

Seeling also competed at the Allen County Fair where she won all six of the divisions that she entered: age 11-14 barrels, poles, stakes, keyhole, kegs and ground roping. She is possibly the only rider to make this sweep. Winning barrels and poles in her age division qualified her to run the Champion of Champions in these events, where she earned two championships and two belt buckles. Again, never done before.

Other prizes won at the fair? She twice won $100 riding the mechanical bull at the festival.

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People
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Weekend Doctor: Misconceptions about palliative care

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 8:25am

By Kimberly Ackley, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Bridge Home Health & Hospice-Palliative Care

Palliative Medicine is a commonly misunderstood and underutilized service that greatly benefits someone who is dealing with a chronic illness. You may have heard of palliative care or hospice but be unsure of the differences or which service would better meet your needs. 

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Health Services
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Road construction projects for the week of September 4

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 8:14am

ODOT District 1 has announced that following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Allen County during the week of August 4. All outlined work is weather permitting.

  • State Route 66 between State Route 81 and the city of Delphos will be restricted to one lane via flaggers for pavement repairs.
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Regional news
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Pirate volleyball sweeps Defiance Ayersville

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 7:45am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton varsity volleyball team went on the road and swept Defiance Ayersville in three sets Thursday evening, August 31.

Bluffton grounded the Pilot girls in the non-league bout by a 25-17, 25-22, 25-17 score.

The Lady Pirates improved to 5-2 after the convincing victory.

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Sports
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Summary of August 28 Bluffton Council Meeting

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 7:36am

NOTE: Can't make it to a Council meeting? Icon readers may submit questions to [email protected]. Our resporter will ask Council on your behalf and summarize the answer here.

By Andy Chappell-Dick

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Public Meetings
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Patrol focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day

Posted by Staff on September 1, 2023 - 7:31am

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways.

The Labor Day weekend reporting period begins Friday, September 1 at 12 a.m. and ends Monday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m.

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Regional news
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