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BVHS to Host Facebook Live: COVID-19 Update

Noon on February 16
Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) will host a special Facebook Live on Wednesday, February 16 at noon, to discuss the current state of COVID-19 in our community. 

Serving as hosts of the event will be William Kose, MD, vice president of special projects and Renee Smith, MD, chief medical officer.

The event will be streamed on the health system’s Facebook page, facebook.com/BlanchardValleyHealthSystem. Community members can “like” the corporate Facebook account of BVHS and visit the page to watch live.

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ONU pharmacy student leading young health care professionals group

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Ohio Rural Health Association (ORHA) is forming a young professionals group to provide networking, mentoring and additional educational opportunities to newer and soon-to-be pharmacists in rural settings.

Volunteering to chair this effort is ONU fifth-year pharmacy major Carmen Bowers, an Indianapolis native whose strong family ties, including with her mother who works in the pharmaceutical lab industry, have nurtured her passion for helping others.

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Feb 15 is free movie night at Alger Public Library

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 15, 2022

The Alger Public Library is hosting a free movie night at 6 p.m. on February 15 to watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. 

Snack and drink provided, feel free to bring your own pillows and blankets.

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Marian W. Johansen was a nurse

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Marian W. Johansen, age 82, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 11:38 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on January 25, 1940, in Titusville, Pennsylvania to the late Kenneth Orlo and Edith (Schneider) Willia.m.s, Sr.   On August 25, 1962, Marian married Bruce E. Johansen and he survives in Harrod. 

Marian is also survived by her three sons: David Johansen of Yellow Springs, Mark (Coleen) Johansen of Chillicothe, and Luke (Ashley) Johansen of Ada; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth (Nancy) Williams, Jr. of St. Clairsville. 

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Lift off to Kindergarten with Girl Scouts

Posted by Staff on Monday, February 14, 2022

The Girls Scout of Western Ohio have a special calendar for girls entering Kindergarten in Fall 2022. The free monthly Activity Calendar is designed to help families and girls prepare for school.

You can receive 12 fun activities as well as a monthly email with tasty snacks to make, books to read and tips for caregivers.

Sign up for the calendar at https://www.gswo.org/liftoff

In 2020, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio had 32.5K girl members, 2,510 troops, 2,304 lifetime members and 12,642 volunteers.

 

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VITA program offering income tax filing assistance

At ONU's Dicke College of Business Administration
Posted by Staff on Monday, February 14, 2022

Ohio Northern University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is again offering free income tax preparation for community members who make about $58,000 or less annually.

In turn, this service enables ONU’s Dicke College of Business Administration students to receive practical training with tax preparation software and interpersonal communication, and to become IRS-certified to help prepare basic and intermediate tax returns. Students also gain experience in identifying and helping clients claim special credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly, which can significantly influence filing outcomes.

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