James A. “Jim” Griffith, age 72, passed away at his residence in Lakeview on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
He was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Robert and Vesta (Miller) Griffith.
James retired from Proctor & Gamble of Lima, where he worked as a product manager. James was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He served in the Mediterranean as a Crew Chief on the Aircraft Carrier the John F. Kennedy. He was a member of the Elks and Moose Lodge of Lakeview.
He is survived by his two sisters: Mary Bea Agin of Ada and Bobbie (Lee) Hansel of Livingston, N.J.
It was James’ wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
FROM NASA - Skywatchers are in for an end-of-year treat tonight, Dec. 21.
What has become known popularly as the “Christmas Star” is an especially vibrant planetary conjunction easily visible in the evening sky over the next two weeks as the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn come together, culminating on the night of Monday, Dec. 21.
In 1610, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei pointed his telescope to the night sky, discovering the four moons of Jupiter – Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
How many towns have a caboose with a holiday wreath decoration? Our town has one and it's in the historic railroad depot park. It's another way that demonstrates this community's interest in its past, present and future.
By Karen L. Kier RPh,
on behalf of the ONU HealthWise Team Many news reports are focusing on vaccines and the ONU HealthWise Pharmacy is receiving questions related to vaccine development. Here's a detailed vaccine explanation from Karen Kier.
All vaccines have to follow the same steps from concept to availability for the public. Each vaccine takes a different amount of time to get to market based on how quickly manufacturers provide information on each step.
The Icon checked out Wilson’s website for a little Christmas shopping and discovered Wilson has created a “retro” series of leather goods titled “1914 Leather Accessories Collection.”
It uses the Village of Ada in promoting the series. Here’s how it reads: Leather
A “W” inscribed pebbled leather swatch adorns the exterior of the 1914 backpack and weekender as a nod to Wilson’s rich history of hand-crafting leather footballs in Ada, Ohio, for over 70 years.
By Abby Maas, APRN-CNP
Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Vaginal discharge is the fluid or mucous that comes from the vagina. This is a common concern among women and leads many to see their healthcare provider. Vaginal discharge can be normal unless it occurs with itching, burning, or other bothersome symptoms. Different causes of vaginal discharge can cause similar symptoms. It is recommended to seek examination to determine the cause of a vaginal discharge.
