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PHOTO Ackerman joins Bluffton Police Department

Posted by Paula Scott on August 29, 2024 - 9:59am

On Monday, August 26, Izak Ackerman was sworn in by Mayor Richard Johnson as the newest officer in the Bluffton Police Department. The ceremony took place during the regular meeting of Village Council.

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Vitamin D: What is all the fuss about?

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 9:32am

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

Christopher Brian Bridges (aka Ludacris) is a famous rap artist who has a 2017 song titled Vitamin D.  One of the lines in his lyrics is “You missing so many key nutrients in your life.” 

What nutrients could we be deficient in and what is the controversy?  

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Health Services
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Special meeting of Johnny Appleseed board, Aug. 29

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 9:27am

The Board of Commissioners of the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will hold a Special Board meeting, on Friday, Aug. 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Park Conference  Room. The Park District Office is located at 1682 Slabtown Rd., Lima, OH 45801.

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Public Meetings
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August 2024 Bluffton Lions report

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 8:09am

The month of September will be a busy one for the Bluffton Lions. Their August newsletter lists the following activities:

September 3 - Club meeting at Town Hall, 6:30 p.m.

September 3 -County Line Pathway Dedication, 4:00 p.m. at Bluffton Child Development Center. Public invited. 

September 5 - 7: USA/Canada forum in Louisville, KY.

September 9-19 - Eye screening for children at local schools and daycares. Contact Lion Barbara Plaugher to assist with this program.

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People
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10 Million Steps: Fall prevention awareness

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 7:15am

Falls prevention tips and resources are available at www.steadyu.ohio.gov/

LIMA __ During the 10 Million Steps to Prevent Falls campaign, the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is asking community partners to host local walking groups and events to raise awareness of older adult falls.

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Regional news
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Pirate golfers beat Devils

Posted by Staff on August 29, 2024 - 7:13am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON __ The Bluffton High School golf team defeated visiting Carey in a dual match Wednesday, August 28, at the Bluffton Golf Club.

The Pirates won the match by 17 strokes, 171-188.

Pirates Evan Speicher and Nick Lovett tied for match medalist honors as each fired a nine-hole score of 41. Lovett birdied the final hole to force the tie.

Teammate Ethan Fifer was right behind the duo, carding a 42 to finish third in the field of 12 golfers. Grady Coonfare ended up as the fourth Pirate scorer as he registered a 47.

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Sports
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