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PHOTOS by Jamie Nygaard. Area astronomy enthusiasts and photographers were treated to a clear view of the March 14 "blood worm moon." The moon was a dramatic red shade because of a total lunar eclipse, when the it was completely in the darkest park of the earth's shadow. Bluffton's Denny Morrison reported that his best view was at about 2:30 a.m. through the moon roof of his truck.

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Vendors are invited to join the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce for the 39th Annual Harvest and Herb Festival on Saturday, September 20.

Sign up now for early bird pricing at https://forms.gle/GqmWSrgJxtudowuNA

The event is "a day filled with local vendors, delicious food, Ada's largest parade, and all things fall. Bring the whole family and celebrate the season with us!"

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By Mary Enderbury, RN, BSN, WH-MSN
Intensive Care Unit, Blanchard Valley Hospital

A urinary tract infection, commonly abbreviated as UTI, is an often uncomfortable condition that may present with difficult or painful urination (dysuria). Many people experience burning or stinging with urination when they have a urinary tract infection, although it is possible for an infection to be asymptomatic or masked by other conditions, such as common symptoms of pregnancy (i.e., frequent urination).

Urinary tract infections occur in both men and women, but they are more common in women. This is because, in female anatomy, bacteria have a shorter distance to travel up into the urethra to the bladder. Additionally, the closer proximity of bacteria from the rectum leads to higher contamination rates of the urinary tract. Urinary tract infections may also encompass bladder infections, known as cystitis, or kidney infections, known as pyelonephritis. 

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Konner R. Ernest, age 30, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 13, 2025. 

On July 2, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana Konner was born to the late Sherri Lynn (Long) Cullivan. 

He is survived by his grandmother, Doris “Dodie” Long; niece, Bella Cullivan; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Konner worked as a manager in the restaurant industry. 

It was his wish to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.    

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The Ohio Department of Taxation has announced that, effective April 9, 2025, in accordance with the passage of HB 366, to support the Organized Crime Commission Fund, the fee associated with new vendor’s license applications will increase from twenty-five ($25) dollars to fifty ($50) dollars.

This includes county vendor’s and transient vendor’s licenses.

Ohio Department of Taxation bulletin 03/14/2025 09:30 AM EDT

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Aaron R. Heffner, age 83, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on August 15, 1941 in Glendale, California to the late Harold and Gertrude (Stager) Heffner.  On May 4, 1968 Aaron married Connie Smith and she survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are his two children: Amy Heffner and Jeremy (Angie) Heffner all of Lima; four grandchildren: Taylor (Riley) Karhoff, Olivia Heffner, Devyn Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins; and a sister, Marian Sprague. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Heffner; and sister, Gloria Heffner. 

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