By Lucas McKean, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon, Blanchard Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
For individuals suffering from chronic joint pain, stiffness or mobility issues, joint replacement surgery can be a life-changing solution. Whether caused by arthritis, injury or general wear and tear over time, joint deterioration can severely impact one's quality of life. When conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy or lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement offers a path to restored function and renewed independence.
On October 27 the ONU Circle K chapter will host the annual Ada Halloween parade with registration beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the parade beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Ada Municipal Parking Lot.
ONU Habitat For Humanity has announced its Fall Clean-up schedule: September 28-October 9. Times: M/W/F-3:00-7:00 p.m., T/TR-4:30-6:00 p.m., SAT/SUN-10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. By donation only. Please schedule at least 24 hours in advance by emailing Addisyn at [email protected] or text 513-678-0489.
SEPT 24 MEDIA RELEASE__The Oho State University Extension in Hardin County is providing free fall cover crop seed to residents with vegetable gardens in Hardin County. Any Hardin County resident can receive up to 3 pounds of a cover crop seed mix for their vegetable garden.
Residents should know their garden size and can pick up seeds at the OSU Extension office during business hours beginning on Monday, September 29 until supplies are gone. The office is located at 1021 West Lima Street, Suite 103, Kenton, OH 43326 and is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
FINDLAY__The Ada High School boys golf team competed well in the 12-team Div. III sectional tournament at Sycamore Springs Golf Course in Findlay on Thursday, September 25.
The Bulldogs finished ninth with 382 strokes. Powerhouse BVC champion Van Buren easily won the sectional title at 314 strokes. New Riegel finished a distant second (338), followed by Carey (354).
Only the top three teams and three individuals from non-qualifying teams advance to the district tournament next week.
UPPER SANDUSKY__The visiting Ada High School boys soccer team scored in the final minute to defeat Upper Sandusky 2-1 in a North Central Ohio Soccer Association thriller on Thursday, September 25.
Bulldog junior Andrew Allen tallied the game-winning goal on a Jacob Henson assist with just 53 seconds left to lift Ada to the clutch win.
Ada improved its record to 8-3-2 overall and 2-2 in NCOSA play with the league victory.
Upper Sandusky dropped to 6-6 overall and 2-2 in the NCOSA after the home defeat.
