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Well-being check finds deceased male, investigation continues

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2023 - 3:28pm

From Chief Ryan M. Burkholder, Bluffton Police Department:

On October 5, 2023, in the early morning hours, the Bluffton Police Department responded to a well-being check at Bluffton University.

Responding officers located a deceased male in a parking lot.

The case is being investigated by Allen County Sheriff’s Department and Lucas County Corner's Office.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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William Keeler was a farmer and worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2023 - 11:14am

William A. “Bill” Keeler, 78 of Mt Cory, Ohio passed away at 5:17 p.m. on October 2, 2023, at Flower Hospital, in Sylvania, Ohio. Bill was born on October 29, 1944 in Leipsic, Ohio to the late Floyd and Dorothy (Smith) Keeler.

On November 15, 1964, Bill married Laura M. Heldman and she preceded him in death on April 25, 1994. He is also preceded in death by a son Brent Keeler in 2004, a daughter Brenda Keeler in 2008, and a daughter-in-law Debra Keeler in 2023.

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Obituaries
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Lauer Farms 1944 reenactment

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2023 - 6:00am

Lauer Historical Farm, 800 Roush Rd., Lima, will travel back in time to World War II during a two-day event where guests are invited to Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces  battle with the oppositional Axis Powers.

This the is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. On October 14  battles will be staged at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. On October 15 battles will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Events
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Sign of the Times: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2023 - 6:00am

By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

In March of 1966, Petula Clark released the Sign of the Times on her My Love album. The song was written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent, who wrote several songs for Clark. The song was previewed for the American public on The Ed Sullivan Show on February 27, 1966. The song peaked at 11 on the Billboard Top 100. The title would indicate a political statement, but in reality, it was a love song. 

Petula was born Sally Clark in England to parents who were both nurses. Her father invented her stage name of Petula and she was sometimes referred to as “the First Lady of the British Invasion.” Petula lives in Geneva, Switzerland and is still performing at the age of 90.  

Why the discussion on the sign of the times?

The National Foundation for Infectious Disease (NFID) sent a survey out to the American public to evaluate their knowledge and level of concern relating to the current circulating viruses. The NFID survey is not unique to 2023, but this year’s survey results have medical and public health advocates concerned. 

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Health Services
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DAISY Award partnership announced by BVHS

Posted by Paula Scott on October 5, 2023 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is partnering with the DAISY Award, an international recognition program honoring nurses who have made a special difference in their patients’ lives.

In collaboration with BVHS Nursing Congress, Jessica Moore, RN, director of inpatient nursing, and Nikki Ballinger, RN, chair of Nursing Congress, will serve as co-coordinators of the program.

“We were brainstorming ways to enhance nurse engagement and celebrate nurses, while allowing our patients and families to express their gratitude for the wonderful care they received,” said Ballinger. “The DAISY Award was the obvious choice. It provides such a meaningful way for nurses to be celebrated for the care they provide and remind them why they became nurses in the first place.”

The DAISY Award was created to honor the late Patrick Barnes, who was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia) at age 33 in 1999. Pat’s family was moved by the incredible kindness and compassion his nurses demonstrated throughout the eight weeks he was hospitalized. After his death, they created the award to honor him.

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Adult Coed indoor volleyball registration is open

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2023 - 6:00am

Not ready for volleyball season to end yet? From Nov. 16 to Dec. 21, Bluffton Family Recreation’s adult coed indoor volleyball league will be happening at the rec center, 215 Snider Rd., on Thursdays.

This league is open to ages 18+ and costs $300/team. A maximum of 3 men are allowed on the court.

There will be no games on Nov. 23 due to it being Thanksgiving; those games will be played Tuesday, Nov. 21. The tournament is Dec. 21. 

Registration deadline is Nov. 5.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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