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Posted by Paula Scott on July 4, 2024 - 6:00am

BlufftonIcon.com and AdaIcon.com will take an Independence Day publishing break on July 4-7, 2023. Except for breaking news, content will pause with Thursday morning updates and resume on Monday morning. Send news and advertising inquiries to [email protected] or leave a message at 567-400-4266.

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Weekend Doctor: Virtual world, real problems

Posted by Staff on July 4, 2024 - 6:00am

Technology and social media’s effect on mental health and young minds

By James Legge III, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio

After almost two decades in the healthcare field, I have noticed several themes that cause concern not only for teenagers, but also for young adults. 

The topics are driven by direct connections between technology/social media platforms and mental health, as well as the developing brain in general.

It has been claimed that social media outlets -- and the integration of artificial intelligence into them -- comprise what is called a “free platform.” 

This is ironic because recent studies suggest that these “free platforms” are actually very costly. Of course, these costs are not necessarily measured in dollars and cents. Rather, the costs can be seen from a mental health standpoint.  

Endless scrolling, accompanied by persistent cueing and random, perceived rewards, are the same methods that gambling casinos use to draw customers to their slot machines, theoretically. 

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Health Services
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Mazza Museum Hosts 30th summer conference, July 15-17

Posted by Staff on July 3, 2024 - 12:42pm

Area teachers, librarians, and book lovers are invited to the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum for its 30th annual Summer Conference Monday to Wednesday, July 15 to 17. 

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Regional news
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School Board schedules hiring session for July 6

Posted by Staff on July 3, 2024 - 9:08am

The Bluffton Exempted Village Board of Education has scheduled a Special Board Meeting for Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. in the superintendent's office to hire personnel.

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Public Meetings
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Summer Read makes me feel fine

Posted by Paula Scott on July 3, 2024 - 8:04am

"Adventure begins at your library" is the official motto of the 2024 Summer Read program at Bluffton Public Library. Substitute "read" for "breeze" in Seals & Crofts 1972 chart topper and you have an unofficial program theme song. Check out the library's calendar of events HERE.

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Autism rock-painting event July 13

Posted by Staff on July 3, 2024 - 7:28am

The Autism Life Center will host its sixth annual Autism "Rocks!" event Saturday, July 13, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ottawa Metro Park in the Wyandot Shelter house in Lima on Ada Road.

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Events
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