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Registration is open for BFR after-school program

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2022 - 9:43am

Registration is open for the Kids Club after school program at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Rd.

  • Registration is week by week. No monthly/yearly commitment.
  • $40 per week for members, $80 per week for nonmembers
  • For children in grades K-5

The announcement notes that when memberships are purchased they take a day to activate. When purchasing a membership, please register for the after school program on the following day.

Register online at www.bfronline.com

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Book Review: Life and death in the Serengeti

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2022 - 9:24am

By Robert McCool
Icon Columnist

I have read and reviewed more of Chris Bohjalian's books than any other author. Midwives, The Flight Attendant, The Plot, The Night Strangers, The Guest Room, and Hour of the Witch, just to name a few. Why? Because he's an excellent writer.

And he doesn't disappoint with his latest work, The Lioness (Doubleday, ISBN: 978-03855-4482-5).

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Columnists
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Weekend Doctor: Diabetic foot infections

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2022 - 9:14am

By Lance Johnson, DPM
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is an epidemic that results in numerous complications, hospitalizations and deaths worldwide. Diabetes occurs when your body is not able to process and use glucose (sugar) from food. This results in too much glucose accumulating in your blood stream. This can have negative effects on many different organs and parts off your body. 

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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In 1927, the "Invisible Empire" was visible in Bluffton

Posted by Staff on July 17, 2022 - 7:48am

By Fred Steiner
www.ForeverBluffton.com

The question, “Did the Ku Klux Klan exist in Bluffton in the 1920s?” may result in a “what!?” response from residents today.

You may decide for yourself, after reading this front page news item in the Nov. 3, 1927, Bluffton News.

Headline: Klansmen Invited

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Historical Bluffton
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Bassitt advances in World Championships 400m hurdles

Posted by Paula Scott on July 17, 2022 - 7:37am

UPDATE: Bassitt placed second in one of three semi-final heats on July 17 to advance to the July 19 finals of the Men's 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships.

EUGENE, Oregon⎯On July 17, Bluffton High School graduate Trevor Bassitt will compete in the Men's 400m hurdles semi-finals on Day 3 of the World Athletics Championships,

He will race in the second of three heats, which begin at 9:03 p.m. ET The first two finishers of each heat plus the two fastest times advance to the finals on 

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Sports
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Bluffton Dari Freeze highlighted on Ohio Ice Cream Trail

Posted by Staff on July 16, 2022 - 6:52am

Ohio.org's Ice Cream Trail now features a hometown favorite, the Bluffton Dari Freeze.

The map is part of "Ohio. Find it here" promotions. There are 20 ice cream shops listed. The Dari Freeze description reads:

"Bluffton The Dari Freeze has been a small town staple in the village of Bluffton for nearly 70 years. This small corner shop serves up big flavor. Create your own milkshake, order a classic twist cone with Krunch topping, or choose from one of their dairy free options to beat the summer heat. Pair your treat with a bite to eat!"

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