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Research charitable organizations related to Hurricane Helene relief

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2024 - 6:45am

As Ohioans step up to support storm relief efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene throughout much of the southeastern United States, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions urge those who want to donate to be careful and make sure that the organizations they support with financial donations are legitimately helping victims of the storm.

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Sign up for a test drive, raise money for prom

Posted by Paula Scott on October 5, 2024 - 6:00am

Raabe Ford of Delphos is partnering with the Bluffton Schools in a Drive 4UR School fundraiser on Saturday, October 12 from 8:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. at the Middle School Lobby. The schools can raise $6000 to use for Prom. They need 300 qualifying test drives. See rules HERE.

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Weekend Doctor: Finishing antibiotics

Posted by Staff on October 5, 2024 - 6:00am

By Marlee Luck, PharmD, RPh
Pharmacy Resident, Blanchard Valley Health System

Have you ever forgotten to take a couple of doses of your antibiotics? Have you ever saved your antibiotics “just in case” you need them in the future? Have you ever taken someone else’s antibiotic? Answering yes to any of these questions contributes to increased antibiotic resistance, which is a worldwide issue.

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Health Services
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Teresa J. Forbes was a paramedic

Posted by Staff on October 4, 2024 - 2:31pm

Teresa J. Forbes, 66, passed away October 3, 2024, after an extended illness in Bluffton, Ohio. 

She was born June 22, 1958, in Angola, Indiana, to the late Arthur (A.J.) and Marcia Forbes.

Teresa spent her life’s work as a paramedic for DeKalb, Lagrange, and Steuben counties in Indiana. She loved spending time with family and her labradors, Lacey, Anne, and Hercules. 

Teresa is survived by her sister, Tami Forbes, and brothers, Bill (Delores) Forbes, and Scotty Forbes. 

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Obituaries
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Pirate volleyball win vs. Bearcats

Posted by Staff on October 4, 2024 - 7:07am

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON - The Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Northwest Conference rival Spencerville on October 3 to retain sole possession of second place in the league.

The Pirates improved to 17-3 overall and 5-1 in the NWC after the dominating 25-16, 25-11, 25-5 victory. The Bluffton spikers won for the 16th time in 18 matches. 

Last-place Spencerville dropped to 5-13 overall and 1-5 in NWC play with the defeat.

Kendall Stackhouse and Libby Hocanson each smashed nine kills to pace the Pirate hitters.

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Pirate girls soccer falls to Olentangy

Posted by Staff on October 4, 2024 - 7:02am

By Cort Reynolds

LEWIS CENTER - The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team lost 4-1 at non-conference foe Olentangy Thursday evening, October 3.  

The Pirate record fell to 8-4-1 overall after the defeat. The Braves improved to 10-2-1 with the victory. 

Olentangy led 2-0 at halftime.

Addy Moore scored in the 27th minute, followed by a Taylor Novak netter three minutes later.

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