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Published September 19Weekend Doctor: When should you see an endocrinologist?
Blanchard Valley Health System Saad Habib, DO, Endocrinology Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio In my practice as an endocrinologist, I regularly see patients who feel tired and frustrated. Many have spent months, or even years, trying to manage vague symptoms…
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Published September 19Christian Nationalism poses problems for American democracy
Columnists By Ron Lora We hear so much about Christian Nationalism that it bears further examination. At its heart is the belief that America was founded as a Christian nation. And more: our laws and policies should reflect that. However, there are two terms in the phrase.
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Published September 18Bluffton welcomes incoming class from nine states
Bluffton University MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University welcomes a new class of students to campus this fall, with incoming students bringing a range of academic interests, athletic talents and connections to Bluffton. Bluffton’s incoming class includes 62 first-generation college…
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Published September 18September 2026 Bluffton Lions Club update
Business FROM BLUFFTON LIONS NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Lions hosted two speakers in September 2026, Bluffton EMS Chief Noah Babcock and Dr. William Kose, vice-president of Special Projects at Blanchard Valley Health System. Perfect attendance pins for 2025-2026 were awarded to…
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Published September 18Pirate volleyball sweeps Lima Central Catholic
Sports By Cort Reynolds BLUFFTON__A hot Bluffton High School volleyball team swept visiting Northwest Conference rival Lima Central Catholic on Thursday, Sept. 17. The Pirate spikers rolled over the Thunderbirds 25-20, 25-11, 25-14 to record their sixth consecutive victory. The…
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Published September 18Ramseyer shares grandmother’s fight for citizenship during Bluffton Constitution Day Forum
MEDIA RELEASE__A question posed nearly a century ago to Bluffton University alumni Rick Ramseyer’s grandmother continues to raise important questions about citizenship, conscience and what it means to serve one’s country. Ramseyer ’83, a journalist and author, shared the story of…
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Published September 18How Dillinger robbed a Bluffton bank
Free event hosted by Bluffton Ohio Historical Society On Saturday, October 10, at 11:55 a.m., the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) will reenact the moment when John Dillinger walked into Citizens National Bank on August 14, 1933 and stole $2,100. The historically accurate…
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Published September 17Ada Icon headlines, September 17
www.AdaIcon.com on Thursday, September 17, 2026 Bulldog girls soccer 0-0 tie vs. Riverdale Bulldog boys soccer loss vs. Riverdale Roundhead poet publishes third book Regional news
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Published September 17Bluffton Icon headlines, September 17
www.BlufftonIcon.com news on Thursday, September 17, 2026 September 17 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming Bluffton Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card Regional news
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Published September 17Bluffton Schools exceed state standards on 2025-2026 Ohio Report Card
By Marlena Ballinger The Bluffton Exempted Village School District received an overall rating of 4.5 (out of 5), exceeds state standards in the 2025-2026 Ohio School Report Card recently issued by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. Living in Bluffton
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Published September 17ODOT requests public comment on roundabout design for SR 81/CR 15 intersection
Regional news Submit comments by Oct. 15, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE__The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) District 1 is advancing a project to improve safety by constructing a roundabout at the intersection of State Route 81 and County Road 15 on the Allen County-Hardin County…
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Published September 17Antibiotic resistance: More to learn
Health By Courtney Hayes, Student Pharmacist and Karen Kier, Pharmacist On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team During September 1928, Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovered the basic substance that evolved into the isolation of the antibiotic penicillin in 1930 by…