February is Love your Library Month! On February 26 you can celebrate at Beer Barrel Pizza and Grill, 2755 Harding Hwy, Lima, and Dine and Donate to the Alger Public Library.
By Andrius Giedraitis, MD
Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Spinal stenosis is a debilitating condition that affects many individuals, particularly as we age. Spinal stenosis involves the narrowing of spaces within the spine, causing compression onto the spinal cord and/or nerves coming from the spinal cord that go to muscles throughout your body. This narrowing can occur in most parts of the spine but is most common in the lower back (lumbar spine), where it can significantly impact a person's function and quality of life.
The spine consists of vertebrae (made of bone) stacked upon one another. These vertebrae have a hollow space that holds and protects the spinal cord and nerve roots called the spinal canal. In spinal stenosis, the open spaces between the vertebrae within the spine narrow, placing pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
SPENCERVILLE – The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team lost 60-28 at Spencerville in the Northwest Conference and regular season finale Thursday night, February 15.
SPENCERVILLE__The visiting Ada High School boys basketball team lost to league leader Spencerville 60-16 in a Northwest Conference contest that served as the rare Thursday nightcap of a girls/boys doubleheader on February 15.
HARROD__In a rivalry battle of two teams streaking in opposite directions, the host Allen East girls basketball squad overcame a slow start to regroup and roll over Bluffton 58-33 Thursday on Senior Night, February 15.
KENTON__ The United Way of Hardin County is excited to announce the 2024 Annual Meeting, which will be on Thursday, March 20th, from 4:30-6:00 pm at the Varsity Venue.
This year’s annual meeting will include the presentation of our annual Campaign awards, thanking our outgoing Board members and Honorary Chair, and hosting the Bonnie McBride Memorial Pie Auction. There will also be light hors d’oeuvres and various drinks. A 50/50 raffle will be offered, with tickets available by cash, check, or credit card at the door.
The annual meeting will feature a short business meeting to review the organization’s financials, and highlight where the United Way is heading.
