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Glory Days: Protein and aging

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 7:35am

By Ava Ehlinger, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Sometimes as we age, we look back at our younger years. In 1985, Bruce Springsteen released his song Glory Days, which talked about looking back. He recorded 21 studio albums and is affectionately known as “the Boss.” Springsteen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.  

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International Overdose Awareness Day event, Aug. 29 in Lima

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 7:30am

Free public event in Lima’s Town Square from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

LIMA __ International Overdose  Awareness Day will be recognized on Thursday, August 29 in Downtown Lima’s Town Square by the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties, along with its community partners.

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Regional news
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Pirate bucket hats support Eli Jones Memorial Fund

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton High School and Bluffton Middle School students will soon be sporting reversible bucket hats courtesy of eighteen Bluffton business sponsors.

The reversible hats--one side is red, the other side is white--were created by PromoHits. They feature a Bluffton Pirate print and sponsor names on the brims. 

All high school and middle school students and all teachers and staff will receive a free bucket hat when they get their photos taken at school on August 16 and 19. Make sure your students pick one up!

Additional hats will be available for purchase on August 24 beginning at 9 a.m. until sold out. Sales will be located in the Presbyterian Church lawn. Hats will be $12 each, cash only, limit 2 per person. One size, fits adults.

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Living in Bluffton
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Women in business meetings kick off August 15

Posted by Paula Scott on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Women in business-managers and owners--are invited to join others for a free networking event at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall. The first meeting is August 15. Organizers Melinda Bowden and Liz Gordon-Hancock invite you to come share experiences and mentor each other. 

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Bassitt finishes 8th in men’s 400m hurdles at 2024 Olympics, sets sights on the future

Posted by Staff on August 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Paula Pyzik Scott

2024 Paris Olympics fever in Bluffton hit its peak on Wednesday, August 7, when fans of Bluffton native and men’s 400m hurdles competitor Trevor Bassitt filled the Bluffton High School gym for a semi-finals watch party. 

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Sports
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Aug. 21 Allen Co. teen immunization clinic

Posted by Staff on August 14, 2024 - 6:57am

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Allen County Public Health, 219 E. Market St., Lima

LIMA __ Allen County Public Health will hold a Teen Immunization School Spirit Day on for pre-teens and teens entering grades 7-12 on August 21.

Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and all required and recommended vaccines will be available. The clinic is located at Allen County Public Health 219 E. Market St. Lima, Ohio. 

Please call 419-228-4457 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome and will be seen as time allows.

Scheduling an appointment online is also available at

www.allencountypublichealth.org
by clicking the button on the Home Page that says “Book Now.” 

The health department ask participants to bring immunization records and insurance information.

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