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Lyme disease and West Nile virus investigation in Allen County

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 9:57am

Allen County Public Health is currently investigating both a probable case of Lyme Disease and a probable West Nile Virus case. The health department would like to remind the public of the risks associated with tick and mosquito season and urge them to take precautions associated with Lyme Disease and with West Nile Virus. 

To avoid contact with ticks and potential risk of Lyme Disease it is recommended that you avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter when outdoors. Consider using EPA-registered tick repellents, and wear light-colored long-sleeve shirts and pants to prevent tick bites. Tucking pants into socks is a great line of defense to keep ticks from making skin contact. Ticks can also ride into the home on clothing and pets, then attach to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats and day packs. 

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Bluffton University welcomes students during Opening Convocation

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 8:16am

Bluffton University welcomed its 124th class of students as official members of the campus community during Opening Convocation on Aug. 29, 2023. A Bluffton tradition, Convocation signifies the formal beginning of the academic year.

During Convocation, 1972 Bluffton graduate Thomas E. “Tucker” Lott provided the address “On Becoming You.”

A businessman, storyteller and mentor from Kansas City, Mo., Lott shared stories from his time in college, encouraged students to make positive choices, and reminded them they can always get back up if they fall “because falling happens.”

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Bluffton University
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A banner year for Bluffton Cattle Club 

Posted by Staff on September 11, 2023 - 7:25am

By Lydia Gratz
Bluffton Cattle Club news reporter

The Bluffton Cattle 4-H Club wrapped up their 2023 season exhibiting a wide-variety of projects at the  Allen County Fair. The club members worked hard throughout the summer and their efforts were recognized as they won many banners and ribbons throughout the week. Congratulations to all of the participants on a job well done.

CONTINUES WITH RESULTS

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People
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Pirate girls soccer blanks Falcons

Posted by Staff on September 10, 2023 - 8:14am

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Bluffton High School girls soccer team shut out non-conference rival Riverdale 1-0 late Saturday afternoon, September 9.

The victory avenged two tough losses to the Falcons last season, including an overtime defeat in a heartbreaking district final.

The Pirate girls improved to 4-2-1 with the win. Riverdale dropped to 3-2-2 after the defeat.

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Sports
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Pirate boys soccer scoreless vs. Eagles

Posted by Staff on September 10, 2023 - 8:11am

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Liberty-Benton shut out the Bluffton High School boys soccer team 5-0 Saturday evening September 9, at Steinmetz Field.

Bluffton fell to 2-4-1 with the defeat, while L-B improved to 3-4-1 after the win.

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Salt & Pepper were here

Posted by Paula Scott on September 10, 2023 - 6:58am

In case you missed it: The Bluffton Public Library recently featured an entertaining collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers. Here's our slide show of some of the S&P pairs. Up next is a second collection of Riley Creek finds by young Bluffton mudlarks.

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