Preservation Ohio, a nonprofit also known as Ohio Preservation Alliance, Inc., has named a building that was part of Ada’s nineteenth century Northwestern Ohio Normal School as one of 14 “significant and endangered” historic buildings in Ohio for 2024.
Bassitt 3-repeats as 1st team All-NWC; Wagner 1st team; McClain, Griffith make 2nd team; Preston, Robinson HM
By Cort Reynolds
Ada junior Jenna Bassitt was named first team All-Northwest Conference in softball for the third straight year in voting conducted recently by the league coaches.
Above) Interim superitendent Dennis Recker presents commendations to Middlefield Bank (top) and Buckeye East Coffee Shop (below) as well as Quest Federal Credit Union and U.S. Bank.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
The May 16 meeting of the Ada Schools Board of Education included numerous staffing approvals, an updated financial forecast, commendations for several local businesses and approval of a waiver of school fees for the 2024-2025 school year.
By Loreen Morris, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Blanchard Valley Pain Management
Pain is a universal human experience, serving as a vital signaling mechanism alerting the body to potential injury or harm. However, not all pain is alike, and understanding the distinction between acute and chronic pain is paramount for effective management and treatment.
Acute Pain
Acute pain is characteristically short-lived, arising suddenly in response to tissue damage or injury. Acute pain serves as a protective mechanism, signaling the body to take action to prevent further harm. Common causes of acute pain include trauma, surgical procedures, burns, cuts, and fractures. The pain is often localized to the area of injury and is characterized by its intensity and sharpness. Acute pain tends to resolve as the underlying cause heals, with a duration typically lasting less than three to six months.
