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Transition from sweet corn to corn maze

Posted by Paula Scott on August 19, 2023 - 8:12am

Suter's Produce has announced that the Bluffton little red barn will have its last day on Monday, August 21 due to many employees returning to school. Now we can start counting the days until the Corn Maze opens on Saturday, September 16. The Suter's maze is located at 4678 Road R, Pandora,

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ODOT announcement for Bluffton shared-use path construction

Posted by Paula Scott on August 19, 2023 - 7:52am

State Route 103/Jefferson Street between County Line Road and Commerce Lane in the village of Bluffton will have lane restrictions and shoulder work beginning Monday, Aug. 14 for approximately 120 days for construction of a shared-use path.

Comments about the project can be posted on the project webpage: PID 111220

About the project:

Construct a shared-use path along the south side of State Route 103/Jefferson Street from County Line Road to the intersection of Dave’s Way, crossing State Route 103 at the intersection, and continuing on the north side of State Route 103 to the intersection of Commerce Lane. The work includes storm improvements, a sidewalk extension, lighting, and other roadway safety improvements. 

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Regional news
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Weekend Doctor: Coping with symptomatic arthritis

Posted by Staff on August 19, 2023 - 7:48am

By Matthew Nienberg, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Blanchard Valley Pain Management

Do you have achy hips, a stiff neck, back pain or swollen knees? If any of these things sound familiar to you, you could be one of the millions of people in the U.S. who have symptomatic arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 58.5 million people have been diagnosed by a healthcare provider with some form of arthritis.  

In 2016, 25.7 million people, or about 44% of people with diagnosed arthritis, reported activity limitations due to the arthritis. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of work-related disability.

Arthritis, at its most basic level, involves inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. Many conditions can cause arthritis, but the most prevalent is osteoarthritis (OA). This type of arthritis is generally referred to as degenerative or, in other words, wear and tear on a joint. This type of arthritis generally develops very slowly over time as the cartilage within the joint breaks down. 

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Health Services
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Summer news from the Superintendent

Posted by Staff on August 19, 2023 - 7:42am

This week the Bluffton Exempted Village Schools mailed its 2023-2024 Summer District Newsletter to the community. Superintendent Greg Denecker's article is below and the 4-page mailer is attached. 

~ News from the Superintendent~

We are excited to get the 2023-2024 school year started by welcoming over 1215 students, a small increase from last year, into our district on the first day of school. Our enrollment numbers continue to stay very consistent, which is a real tribute to our community and staff, as many schools in our region have declining enrollment.  

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Regional news
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U6 soccer deadline is August 20

Posted by Staff on August 19, 2023 - 7:24am

Bluffton Family Recreation reminds families that the deadline to register for U6 soccer is Sunday, August 20.

This league is for 4-6 year olds.

It runs from September 5-October 5 and takes place from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is $30 for members and $60 for nonmembers.

To register, visit www.bfronline.com

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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Mobile Health Clinic scheduled for August 25

Posted by Staff on August 19, 2023 - 6:00am

The Healthwise Mobile Health Clinic will come to Bluffton on Friday August 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The bus will be parked in front of the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.

This clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol (please fast for 12 hours to participate in cholesterol or blood sugar screening) and osteoporosis. Participants may speak with ONU Healthwise students and staff about their results or concerns, and even receive referrals to area doctors.

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Bluffton Public Library
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