January 2026

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By Navneet Patti, MD 
Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio 

When addressing mental health concerns during pregnancy and postpartum, clinicians often focus mainly on depressive disorders. While screening for depressive symptoms remains essential, it is crucial to recognize that other significant conditions—such as perinatal anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and postpartum psychosis—are frequently overlooked and left untreated. Data indicate that up to one in six women may experience OCD symptoms and one in eight may have anxiety symptoms during the peripartum period. 

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FROM FACEBOOK__The Cask Room, 127 S. Main St., announced on December 1 that it would end service on December 13, 2025. 

The owners remarked on "four incredible years" and said, "We're so grateful to our amazing crew and loyal customers who've been with us every step of the way. Thank you for an unforgettable journey."

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The following results are from December 19, 2025 - January 8, 2026 of the Ohio Northern University 2025-26 athletics season as reported on www.ONUSports.com:

DECEMBER 20

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By Cort Reynolds

ADA__The Ada High School girls basketball team lost 56-16 to visiting league-leader Liberty-Benton in a Blanchard Valley Conference contest on Thursday, January 8.

The Bulldog girls trailed 15-4 after the first period, and fell behind 21-7 at intermission.  

A 20-6 Eagle third period gave the visitors a commanding 41-13 cushion heading to the final period. L-B won the fourth quarter 15-3, and dominated the second half by a 35-9 count.   

The Bulldogs dropped to 8-7 overall and 2-4 in the BVC after the home defeat.   

L-B improved to 10-3 overall and stayed first at 6-0 in the BVC with the convincing road win.  

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MEDIA RELEASE__Hardin County Sheriff Keith Everhart is inviting all Hardin County residents to attend Coffee With the Sheriff on Thursday January 15, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Jitterz Coffee Company, 23 N. Detroit St., Kenton.  

The informal gathering will provide Hardin County residents the opportunity to enjoy good coffee (courtesy of the Sheriff) and casual conversation with the Sheriff and members of his staff. 

Those attending are encouraged to ask questions concerning the Sheriff's Office and law enforcement efforts;  voice concerns and offer their compliments. Residents may encourage friends and neighbors to attend with them.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Numerous national news outlets have recently highlighted a December 24, 2025, update to the United States Postal Service manual on postmarks and postal possession. The update emphasizes that postmarks represent the date an item is processed, not the day the item is received.

Mail collected at the Ada, Ohio, post office is postmarked in Columbus.

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By Alec Keller

The Ada Council held its first regular meeting of 2026, with all members present and Mayor Dave Retterer presiding, on Tuesday, January 6. The meeting packet is available on the Village website HERE.

Prior to the meeting, village solicitor Jane Napier swore in new council members Xander Wells and Lucas Rowe, as well as Jason Campbell and Sean Beck, who are starting their second terms in office.

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By Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

On November 6, 1981, the Cars released their fourth studio album titled *Shake It Up.* Ric Ocasek was the lead vocalist and guitarist for the new wave band, and he wrote the majority of their hits, including the album's title single. "Shake It Up" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, with one notable line being, “Shake it up, make a scene.”

One could argue that the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) weight loss drugs made a significant impact in 2025. Approximately 12% of the U.S. adult population is currently taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss, according to two different surveys. GLP-1 drugs were initially FDA-approved for treating type 2 diabetes, with the first being exenatide (Byetta®), which received approval in April 2005. To date, seven different GLP-1 medications have been approved and marketed in the U.S. for diabetes, while only three GLP-1 drugs have been approved specifically for weight loss.

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Beth Renee Kretz, age 59, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 11, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joyce (Thompson) Compton.  On August 3, 1985, Beth married Colonel David D. Kretz (Retired), and he survives in Beavercreek. 

Also surviving are her four children: Ben (Lauren) Kretz of Tipp City, Andrew Kretz of Tipp City, Whitney Schniebs of Columbus and Natalie (Dan) Colegrove of Columbus; two grandchildren: Greyson and Oakleigh; a brother, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Belle Center; and a sister, Lori (Jim) Goldsmith of Kenton.

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Georgette Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side. 

She was born on November 5, 1951, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Charles and Bobbie Jean (Castle) Conner.  On March 20, 1971 Georgette married Ted Rowe and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are her daughter, Amy L. Rowe-Smith of Alger; granddaughter, Chloe Smith; and sister, Robin Morgan of Forest.  

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Conner; mother and stepfather, Bobbie Jean and Philip Morgan; and brother, Thomas Morgan. 

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