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PGHS boys basketball: 68-26 win vs. Cory-Rawson

By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School boys basketball team hosted Blanchard Valley Conference rival Cory-Rawson Friday night, January 27. P-G jumped ahead early and held the Hornets to single digit scoring in each quarter, as the Rockets soared to an easy 68-26 win.

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New advertiser: Padrone's of Bluffton

Meet the Bluffton Icon's newest advertiser: Padrone's Pizza, 147 N. Main, (419) 358-0825.

Owner Chase Mason has announced new online ordering options. Order online HERE or download the "Bluffton Padrone's" app for mobile devices.

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Library display invitation

Did you know you could share artwork or collections at the Bluffton Public Library? Upon approval, you will be designated a month to display your items in the locked case next to the circulation desk. Contact: [email protected]

BHS boys basketball: 58-47 loss in Spencerville showdown

By Cort Reynolds

At the end of three quarters, the defending league champion Bluffton High School boys basketball team was tied with first-place Spencerville in a Northwest Conference showdown on Friday night, January 27. But the Bearcats outscored Bluffton 23-12 in the final quarter and posted a 58-47 win.

Bluffton led 13-9 after one quarter before 6-5 junior Carter Sudhoff scored eight points in the second stanza to lead the hosts to a 16-5 period and a 25-19 halftime lead.

The Pirates overcame a seven-point deficit to forge a 35-35 knot heading to the final stanza.

Pirate sophomore Marek Donaldson netted eight of his 13 points in the third quarter.

Bluffton fell to 8-6 overall and 4-2 in the NWC with the defeat. First-place Spencerville improved to 15-1 overall and 5-0 in the NWC after the win.

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Weekend Doctor: Telehealth coverage

By Kathlean Downing, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CRC, CEMC
Compliance Specialist, Risk Management, Blanchard Valley Health System

As we begin 2023, it is hard to believe that nearly three years have passed since the federal government initially declared a public health emergency (PHE). With the declaration of the PHE, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other commercial payers adjusted coverage policies, and the doors for telehealth were opened for a whole new world of healthcare to emerge. 

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J. Denny and Jenny will be revealed January 28

On January 28, between the men’s and women’s basketball games against Transylvania University, Bluffton University will reveal which students are in the J. Denny and Jenny Beaver suits. The men’s game starts at 2:00 p.m. in the Sommer Center, and the reveal is expected to take place at approximately 3:15 p.m.

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