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Blanchard Valley Hospital honored by American College of Surgeons

Posted by Staff on February 16, 2024 - 6:00am

Blanchard Valley Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has been reverified as a Level III trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. BVH received three additional ACS recognitions pertaining to surgical quality, cancer treatment, and its commitment to continually improving trauma care. 

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Land transfers in Bluffton Schools district, January 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on February 16, 2024 - 6:00am

The following eight land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District in December 2023 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use 

Commercial

105 E ELM ST - 1/8/2024 - $90,000 - Office bldgs - 1 & 2 stories

N MAIN ST - 1/5/2024 - $454,000 - Commercial garages

311 N MAIN ST - 1/5/2024 - $454,000 - Other commercial structures

319 N MAIN ST - 1/5/2024 - $454,000 - Other retail structures

320 N MAIN ST - 1/2/2024 - $146,000 - Other commercial housing

Residential

243 E ELM ST - 1/30/2024 - $169,500 - Single family Dwlg

585 HARMON RD - 1/23/2024 - $79,900 - Single family Dwlg

129 WESTLAND DR - 1/18/2024 - $315,000 - Single family Dwlg

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Bluffton to offer new environmental science major

Posted by Paula Scott on February 16, 2024 - 6:00am

Starting in fall 2024, Bluffton University students will have the opportunity to major in environmental science. Housed in the department of health sciences, natural sciences and mathematics, the program will provide students a broader understanding of the natural and built worlds around them through classes in biology, chemistry, geology, and soil, water and climate sciences. 

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PHOTO What endures?

Posted by Paula Scott on February 15, 2024 - 7:49am

During a February walk through Bluffton's Maple Grove cemetery, ones feet and mind wander. What will endure after we are gone? The oldest grave markers in this place are worn and unreadable. The tremendous white oak seen in the background is estimated to be 300 years old, give or take 50 years.

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Symphony Storytime conjures up a snowy day at the library

Posted by Staff on February 15, 2024 - 6:00am

Additional photos follow this article.

By Paula Pyzik Scott

This week members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra treated children at Bluffton Public Library to an entertaining Symphony Storytime.

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Bluffton Public Library
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My Heart Will Go On: Heart health

Posted by Staff on February 15, 2024 - 6:00am

By Karen L. Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

Celine Dion released the single My Heart Will Go On as part of the Titanic movie sound track in November of 1997.  The song hit the top of the charts in 25 countries and was the best-selling single in 1998.  The song dominated the 1999 Grammy Awards and won an Academy Award.  

Celine is known for her powerful voice with strong technical skills.  She recently has suspended all shows due to her developing a rare disease known as stiff-person syndrome.  It was announced in January of 2024 that Amazon MGM Studios will be releasing a documentary about this topic titled I Am: Celine Dion. 

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