By James H. Legge III, MSN, APRN-CNP, PMHNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
The holiday months (mid-November to post-January) can be extremely difficult for loved ones suffering from mental illness. It’s postulated that family members and friends can reach intolerable levels of anxiety and depression during this time due to accentuated family dynamics, financial strain, and other stressors.
Rumpke Waste & Recycling has added a new acceptable item for recycling—clamshell plastic containers starting November 1, 2024.
Residents can now add clamshells to their recycling carts. This will include clear plastic carry-out containers; fruit, berry and lettuce containers and egg containers. For information on current guidelines, visit Rumpke HERE.
Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency.
November 1 at Harmon Field, the Pirates host Paulding in Round 1 of the 2024 OHSAA football playoffs. Presale tickets are at ohsaa.org/tickets. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with cash only ticket sales. Reserved seats and season tickets are not valid for OHSAA playoffs. Live stream on HUDL Fan App HERE.
The October 28 Bluffton Council meeting included two public comments, the 4-2 passage of legislation adding roosters to the list of banned animals and discussion of whether the Village would consider a moratorium on adult use marijuana dispensaries.
