By Lauren Studer, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Carey Medical Center
Summer has arrived, bringing intense heat and other risks. Although it's a season to enjoy the outdoors, prioritizing wellness is crucial. Extreme heat exposure can lead to illnesses like heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Plus, summer festivities heighten the importance of water, fireworks and food safety. By taking simple precautions, you can safely enjoy your summer activities without compromising your health.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon owner-editor
I grew up reading a newspaper, starting with the comics. Peanuts and then Calvin and Hobbes were an important part of my day! I’m also nostalgic for picking up the big, fat Sunday paper and enjoying it with a cup of coffee. So I was sad to learn that the Ada Herald–the Ada Icon’s competition–was ending publication.
PHOTOS by Mark Andreasen / CLICK to enlarge and view at your own pace
Wednesday-Sunday hours of operation announced for beer garden, taproom, Armory dining room
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The Old Route 69 Brewery, restaurant and entertainment complex first announced in February 2022 has come to life at 120 E Buckeye Ave. in Ada. On August 1, the venue officially opened with celebrations including Ada and Hardin County chambers as well as state and local government representatives.
AUGUST 1 MEDAI RELEASE__Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio and OhioHealth announced on August 1 that they have reached agreement on a new network participation contract. The multi-year agreement continues uninterrupted access to care at OhioHealth hospitals, facilities, and physician practices for Anthem members in all health plans, including employer-sponsored, individual, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid health plan networks.
PHOTO) The winning team from National Lime & Stone of Hardy Hartzell, Tim Mayle, Jon Beach (not in the picture), Tim Federici took home top honors, celebrated in a photo with Marc Kogan, Scout Executive; Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, Council VP of Development; and Julian Piña, Assistant Golf Pro at the Findlay Country Club.
AUGUST 1 MEDIA RELEASE__August 7 through 9 marks the 21st annual Lincoln Highway Buy Way Yard Sales across the State of Ohio.
The historic Lincoln Highway was the first transcontinental road for automobile travel in the United States, dedicated in 1913 and extending from New York City’s Times Square to San Francisco’s Lincoln Park. Combined, various routes across Ohio comprise over 400 miles today.
Past year’s sales have seen families, neighbors and groups of all kinds selling their wares from yards, porches, barns and garages; under tents and in open-air locations.
PICTURED ABOVE) From left: Richard Keys, Vice Chair, ONU Board of Trustees; Melissa Baumann, ONU President; Julie Hurtig, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Pamela Hershberger, Chair, ONU Board of Trustees; former State Representative Jon Cross; State Representative Ty Mathews; Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, ONU Board of Trustees; Ohio Senate President Rob McColley; Stuart Beatty, Dean of the Raabe College of Pharmacy.
State Route 81 roundabout construction, bridge replacement
State Route 81 at Thayer Road, east of the city of Lima, will close Monday, Aug. 4, for approximately 90 days for construction of a roundabout at the intersection, and for a bridge replacement between McClure Road and Fisher Road, over Patterson ditch.
TRAFFIC IMPACT
SR 81 will be closed from just west of Thayer Road to Fisher Road.
Thayer Road will be closed from just south of SR81 to Sandusky Road.
Detour SR 81: I-75, U.S. 30 to SR 235 back to SR 81 (see map).
