March 2025

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By Mary Enderbury, RN, BSN, WH-MSN
Intensive Care Unit, Blanchard Valley Hospital

A urinary tract infection, commonly abbreviated as UTI, is an often uncomfortable condition that may present with difficult or painful urination (dysuria). Many people experience burning or stinging with urination when they have a urinary tract infection, although it is possible for an infection to be asymptomatic or masked by other conditions, such as common symptoms of pregnancy (i.e., frequent urination).

Urinary tract infections occur in both men and women, but they are more common in women. This is because, in female anatomy, bacteria have a shorter distance to travel up into the urethra to the bladder. Additionally, the closer proximity of bacteria from the rectum leads to higher contamination rates of the urinary tract. Urinary tract infections may also encompass bladder infections, known as cystitis, or kidney infections, known as pyelonephritis. 

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Vendors are invited to join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival on Saturday, September 20.

Sign up now for early bird pricing at https://forms.gle/GqmWSrgJxtudowuNA

The event is "a day filled with local vendors, delicious food, Ada's largest parade, and all things fall. Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us!"

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Konner R. Ernest, age 30, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 13, 2025. 

On July 2, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana Konner was born to the late Sherri Lynn (Long) Cullivan. 

He is survived by his grandmother, Doris “Dodie” Long; niece, Bella Cullivan; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Konner worked as a manager in the restaurant industry. 

It was his wish to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.    

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The Ohio Department of Taxation has announced that, effective April 9, 2025, in accordance with the passage of HB 366, to support the Organized Crime Commission Fund, the fee associated with new vendor’s license applications will increase from twenty-five ($25) dollars to fifty ($50) dollars.

This includes county vendor’s and transient vendor’s licenses.

Ohio Department of Taxation bulletin 03/14/2025 09:30 AM EDT

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Aaron R. Heffner, age 83, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on August 15, 1941 in Glendale, California to the late Harold and Gertrude (Stager) Heffner.  On May 4, 1968 Aaron married Connie Smith and she survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are his two children: Amy Heffner and Jeremy (Angie) Heffner all of Lima; four grandchildren: Taylor (Riley) Karhoff, Olivia Heffner, Devyn Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins; and a sister, Marian Sprague. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Heffner; and sister, Gloria Heffner. 

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By Luis Franco Rangel, 3rd grade – Ada Barnyard Farmers

The 2025 4-H season started. Ada Barnyard Farmers went to the bowling alley for a kickoff party. The whole 4-H group had pizza, we enjoyed bowling and playing in the arcade.

In our first meeting, we had elections. The current officers are:

President: Sam Santillanez
Vice President: Mariah Franco Rangel
Secretary: Maverick Hughes
Treasurer: Dallas Willson
Reporter: Luis Franco Rangel
Photographer: Waylon Clemos
Health: Jordon Hall
Safety: Tucker Hazelton
Recreation: Lily Reins and Kendal Fisher

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April A. Franklin, age 68, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on April 10, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the J. Larry and J. Carol (Graham) Klingler. 

April is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Larry) Bontempo; three grandchildren; and four siblings: James (Carla) Klingler of Lima, Todd (Melissa) Klingler of Ada, Joyce (Michael) Fledderjohann of Lima and Erin (Jason) Lehman of Ada. 

April was retired from Grossmont Hospital in San Diego, California where she worked as a nurse. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. 

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Ada Polcie Department Missing Person Update
Press Release March 13, 2025

On March 12, 2025, the body of Todd C. Musson was located in rural Hardin County. We would like to give our deepest condolences to the Musson family during this incredibly difficult time.

We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the entire Ada Community and the following agencies for their dedicated efforts in the search for Mr. Musson:

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Registration for Ada Diamonds summer softball, baseball and T-ball closes March 16. Visit HERE to sign in or create a new registration account.

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By Stephanie Wiseman, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team 

The idiom “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is believed to have started in the 1860s in Wales. The original version was noted as “eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” The current version dates back to 1887.

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