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Big-play Pirates run past Ada 

By Cort Reynolds
Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 7:09am

Bluffton racked up 471 yards rushing to roll past traditional rival Ada 34-14 in a Northwest Conference bout on a warm Friday night, September 17, at War Memorial Stadium.

The Pirates tallied touchdowns on two 64-yard runs and a 39-yarder, and added a 74-yard rush that set up another score as well.

Bluffton improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in league play with the win.

The Bulldogs fell to 1-4 and 0-2 in the NWC with the defeat. 

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Updated visitor policy, COVID evaluation guidance for St. Rita's Medical Center

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:59am

Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center has updated their visitor policty and issued the following guidance on how to be evaluated for COVID:

As we continue to focus on caring for our community, St. Rita’s is asking those who are seeking COVID evaluation to do the following:

If you have been exposed to COVID or are having mild symptoms and want evaluated for COVID, please call 419-996-5000

The call center will help you find a Mercy Health walk-in location that can provide an evaluation

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Health Services
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Allen County issues mask advisory

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:41am

The following health advisory has been issued for all of Allen County Ohio:

Allen County Public Health is issuing a Mask Advisory for Allen County, effective September 17, 2021. Everyone over the age of 2 years old is advised to wear a face mask, regardless of  vaccination status when: 

∙ In indoor public places 

∙ Outdoors in crowded settings 

Universal masking in schools, businesses, and social settings will help slow the spread of  COVID-19. 

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Regional news
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Courtney Geus Promoted to VP Retail Lending at CNB

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:00am

Citizens National Bank (CNB) announced the promotion of Courtney Geus to VP Retail Lending. In this position she is responsible for managing the Retail Loan Department and oversight of underwriting for residential mortgages, home equity lines of credit and consumer loans. Additionally, she is responsible for the pricing, selling, delivery and servicing of all saleable loans.

Amy Blankemeyer, SVP Retail Lending said of Geus, “Courtney has been an invaluable part of the retail lending team. Her knowledge and commitment to the bank deserved to be rewarded through this promotion.”

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Business
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2020 Census Data for Bluffton available online

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:00am

2020 U.S. Decennial Census data is now available at Bluffton, Ohio Data Profile.

Information that has been updated includes:

General Demographic Characteristics

Selected Social Characteristics

Selected Economic Characteristics

Selected Housing Characteristics

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Regional news
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Cort Reynolds' favorite quotes about Larry Bird

Posted by Paula Scott on September 18, 2021 - 6:00am

Bluffton Icon sports writer Cort Reynolds recounts and ranks his favorite Larry Bird quotes in "My favorite quotes about Larry Bird," an SB Nation-Boston Celtics blog. 

The articles was named "Best of SB Nation" for Sept. 14.

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