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Dillinger bullets on Cherry St.

Posted by Staff on January 22, 2023 - 5:48am

By Fred Steiner
www.BlufftonForever.com

You’ve walked past these holes countless times, but never thought to look up.

It is believed that these holes, created by bullet shots, on the side of the outside wall of 101 N. Main St., were created when John Dillinger’s gang robbed Citizens National Bank on Monday, Aug. 14, 1933.

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Historical Bluffton
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Ready for takeoff?

Posted by Paula Scott on January 21, 2023 - 7:04am

Denny Morrison captured this image of geese feeding near the Bluffton Airport. But how's an editor to choose a headline? Ready for takeoff? Why did the goose cross the road? Friendly skies or friendly fields?

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BHS boys basketball races ahead of Lincolnview

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2023 - 6:48am

By Cort Reynolds

The Bluffton High School boys basketball team defeated Lincolnview 76-43 in a Northwest Conference mismatch Friday night, January 20.

The Pirates raced to a 20-8 lead after the first period, and extended the margin to 26 at 40-14 by intermission.

Bluffton also won the second half, 36-29.

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Sports
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44th OEFFA sustainable food and farm conference

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2023 - 6:27am

Cultivating a diverse regenerative agricultural movement and shaping a more current and equitable farm bill will be the respective focal points of keynote addresses by Mohawk seedkeeper Rowen White and agronomist Ricardo Salvador at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s (OEFFA) 44th annual conference, Germinate, Regenerate, Agitate.

OEFFA’s 44th annual conference features more than 50 educational workshops, an exhibit hall, full-day Food and Farm School classes, locally-sourced meals, and much more. 

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Business
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Weekend Doctor: Winter pain management

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2023 - 6:18am

By Andrius Giedraitis, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management

We are all well-accustomed to the trials of Ohio winters–cold mornings, snowy roads and early sunsets. Another common aspect of these winters is the propensity to develop exacerbations of chronic pain ailments. Knees and hips become achier, walking becomes more difficult and sleep becomes less restful. Many of these issues are a reflection of the colder temperatures and changes in barometric pressure, which can affect your neck, low back, shoulders, hips and knees. 

Sometimes resting at home and applying a heating pad to the painful area can bring enough relief; at other times, over-the-counter medications, such as Tylenol or ibuprofen, are needed to help alleviate these symptoms. Physical therapy, stretching and home exercises can also often improve one’s overall well-being and functionality. 

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Health Services
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PGHS boys basketball foiled by Arlington buzzer beater

Posted by Staff on January 21, 2023 - 6:11am

By Matt M. Stutz

The Pandora-Gilboa High School boys basketball team traveled to Arlington on January 20 in hopes of staying undefeated atop the Blanchard Valley Conference standings. But with Arlington’s game winning shot at the buzzer, P-G lost in heartbreaking fashion, 46-45.

With eleven seconds left in the game and the Rockets down one, P-G’s Aidan Harris was fouled putting him at the line for a one-and-one. Harris stepped to the line and calmly hit both free throws for a 45-44 lead.  Following a Red Devil timeout, with just 5.9 seconds left, Arlington had the ball at half court to set up the final play.  The Red Devil point guard got the ball, backed down the P-G defender who was flanked all over him, banked in the off-balanced, one-handed shot.

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Sports
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