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BVHS adjusts visitation guidelines

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 1, 2022

Effective, March 31, 2022, Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) is adjusting its visitation guidelines, based on the observed reduction of COVID-19 cases in the community, which will lessen the restrictions on visitors coming into the organization. 

BVHS is lifting visitor restrictions for non-COVID-19 patients at its acute care facilities (including Findlay and Bluffton Hospital and the Findlay Surgery Center), as well as all medical practice settings. The health system’s long-term care facilities continue to follow state and federal guidelines put into place to help ensure the safety of the residents. 

Please see the link for the health system’s updated guidelines: 

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Early bird pool pass discount

Posted by Staff on Friday, April 1, 2022

The Ada Community Pool opens on May 28, 2022. Early bird pricing on pool passes begins April 1. Purchase your pool pass by June 11, 2022 to save.

Early bird pricing

•Single Pass: $55.00

•Family Pass: $190.00 (2 adults, 3 children)

*Up to 4 additional family members may be added to the family pass at $15.00/per family member.

•Lap Punch Card: 10 laps for $10.00 must be purchased in advance and will not be available after June 11.

Prices beginning June 11

•Single Pass: $65.00

•Family Pass: $240.00 (2 adults, 3 children)

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Governor orders flags lowered in honor of Officer Dominic Francis

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

In honor of the life and legacy of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis, Governor DeWine has ordered that flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout Allen and Hancock counties, the Ohio Statehouse, the Vern Riffe Center, and the Rhodes State Office Tower. Flags shall remain lowered until sunset on the day of his funeral.

All other public buildings and grounds throughout the state may fly the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio at half-staff at their discretion for the same time period.

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T-Birds beat Bulldog netters

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The visiting Ada High School tennis team lost 4-1 to Lima Central Catholic in their season-opening dual match on Wednesday evening, March 30.

The Bulldog win was recorded at second doubles by newcomers Riley Ferguson and Nate Williams in straight sets 6-1, 6-1.

"As a whole, it was good to get our first match under our belt," said new Ada coach Tyler Christoff. "For some, that was their first match.

"We are hitting the ground running at practice, hoping to get on the right track," he added.

Ada (0-1) is scheduled to host Fostoria Wednesday, April 6 in the home season opener on the park courts at 4:30 p.m.

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Bluffton police officer killed on I-75; three suspects in custody

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, March 31, 2022

A Bluffton police officer has been killed an attempt to stop suspects driving at high speeds across the state. Three suspects have been apprehended as of 12:49 p.m., according to the State Highway Patrol.

A vehicle speeding in excess of 100 m.p.h. was identified multiple times by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in the early hours of March 31.

At 2:30 a.m. Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis was attempting to deploy stop sticks when he was struck by the suspect vehicle. Officer Francis later succumbed to his injuries from the crash.

The three suspects then left their vehicle and fled on foot eastbound.

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2022 Bulldogs baseball preview

Experienced pitching corps to pace Bulldog baseball 
Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 31, 2022

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada varsity baseball team has solid veteran pitching and a lot of youth on its 2022 roster.

The Bulldog baseballers return six starters from last year's team that finished 7-14 overall and 1-7 in the Northwest Conference, good for eighth place.

Veteran Bulldog head coach Jason Campbell enters his ninth year at the helm of the Bulldog program (44-152 overall, 8-64 NWC).

He has new coaching help from intense assistant Toby Smith, who has won over 300 high school games as a head coach. Smith also serves as the head Ada football coach.

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