Thank you to Mercy Health-St. Rita's for this reminder about National Drug Take Back Day. If Lima isn't a convenient destination, visit https://safe.pharmacy/drug-disposal for a locator tool.
This Saturday, April 30 is National Drug Take Back Day–a reminder to go through your medicine cabinet and remove expired and unused medications in a safe and secure way. Mercy Health–St. Rita’s has a 24/7 accessible drug take back bin in the Emergency Department waiting room.
Many are not aware that having chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux) puts you at risk for this cancer. Once someone has symptoms of difficulty swallowing, the cancer is already at an advanced stage.
At the time of diagnosis, there is only a 20% 5-year survival.
Over time, GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition where the tissue that lines the lower esophagus changes and if not detected or treated, can develop into esophageal cancer.
On April 5, 2022, the Hardin County Homemakers held their annual Spring Achievement program at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Kenton, OH, with 46 homemakers and guests in attendance. Five district and state officers with their guests were in attendance from Marion and Fulton counties. Roll call was taken by Janice Durenberger and Elaine Hoover.
This year’s theme was “Homemakers are the Bee’s Knees”. Homemaker council president Janice Durenberger welcomed the participants by reading the Homemaker’s Creed.
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the addition of a new business to the village downtown district. The Shop at 111-113 S. Main St. is a retail outlet for Northwest Ohio Liquidations of Bowling Green.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27.
The Shop opened for business on Saturday, April 23.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced the approval of assistance for five projects set to create and retain jobs statewide.
Oxie “O.C.” Neeley, 81 years old, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at 10:41 AM at his residence in Forest.
He was born on March 1, 1941, to the late Betty Jane Pinks and Oxie Neeley of Salyersville, Kentucky. O.C. was married to Connie “Rutledge” Neeley for 61 years.
O.C. is survived by siblings Bernice Neeley and Dan Neeley. Two children, Greg (Tracie) Neeley, Shawn (Krista-Heath) Neeley. Grandchild Ashley (Shane Hogan) Neeley and two great grandchildren Braxton and Oakleigh Hogan.
O.C. is deceased by his sisters Marthy Williams, Maxine Butler, Sally Webb, and brother J.B Neeley.
Ohio Northern assistant director of athletics Michele Durand is leaving the University to become the head women's basketball coach at the University of Findlay.
She was named assistant director of athletics on April 1, 2020, and has served as the senior women's administrator since the fall of 2016.
The Ada Gators swim team has issued a reminder that summer swim sign-ups are Monday, April 25 and Thursday, April 28 from 6:30-8:00 at the Ada First Methodist Church, 301 Main St.
Poco Loco will be there on Monday with swim suits to try on. We are also excited to announce that our Swim Spirit Wear store is open HERE. All orders are due by May 20 so they can be ready for the first meet.
