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Severe weather safety reminders

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:30am

Severe storms including tornadoes resulted in damage, injuries and 11 deaths in the South and Midwest on Friday March 31-Saturday April 1. AEP Ohio has issued the following reminders on safety precautions:

"We strongly encourage customers with life-supporting medical equipment to have a backup power source and an alternate plan in the event of a power outage.

"As we get ready for the latest incoming weather, you too can prepare yourself and your loved ones by following these tips: 

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Beaverdam Easter Egg Hunt moved to April 2

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:22am

Due to the weather forecast calling for high winds and rain, the Village Of Beaverdam Easter Egg Hunt will be moved to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 2 at Village Park.

Organizers noted, "We want to keep everyone safe. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.”

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Pirate tennis falls to Perrysburg

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:12am

By Cort Reynolds

PERRYSBURG–The Bluffton boys tennis team lost 4-1 at Perrysburg Thursday evening. The Pirates drop to 1-2 with the loss at the non-league foe.

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Pirate softball hits Titans with Thursday blowout

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:10am

By Cort Reynolds

OTTAWA – Bluffton High School team swamped Ottawa-Glandorf 21-0 in a lopsided non-league softball game Thursday night, March 30.

The Pirates improved to 2-0 with the decisive win, while the Titans fell to 0-2.

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Weekend Doctor: HPV in middle-aged men

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:01am

By Ankit Modh, MD
Radiation Oncology, The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

As a board-certified radiation oncologist, I've noticed a concerning trend in my patients–an increase in head and neck cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in middle-aged men. While traditionally head and neck cancers were linked to heavy tobacco and alcohol use, we are now seeing a shift in the causes of these cancers, with HPV becoming a leading cause. 

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Tornado warning for Allen County at 1:00-1:15 a.m. on April 1

Posted by Paula Scott on April 1, 2023 - 1:30am

Sirens sounded and the Allen County Sheriff issued A TORNADO WARNING for Allen County, Ohio from 1:00-1:15 a.m on April 1, 2023.

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