By Michael Manuel, MD
Wound Care, Wound Care Solutions
Effective wound management is critical to patient care in modern hospital settings, particularly for individuals suffering from chronic, non-healing, or complex wounds. Among the advanced therapies now integrated into wound care programs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a valuable and evidence-based option. Delivered in a hyperbaric chamber, this treatment provides patients with 100 percent oxygen at pressures greater than normal atmospheric levels, creating physiological effects that enhance healing and improve outcomes in a hospital environment.
FROM ODOT DISTRICT 1 FACEBOOK__The roundabout at SR 81 and Thayer is open. However, the bridge replacement project is not complete ; SR 81 will remain closed between McClure Road and Fisher Road over Patterson Ditch until early November.
KENTON__Despite a 12-day layoff, the Ada High School girls soccer team defeated Hardin County rival Kenton 2-0 in a non-league match on Thursday, October 9 to make program history.
The historic win in the female version of the “309 Cup” game gave the Ada girls' program a single-season record 11 wins, breaking the mark set last year.
The Bulldog girls improved to 11-3-2 after the shutout win. Kenton dropped to 2-14-1 with the defeat.
Ada sophomore Avary Acheson scored both goals. Senior Kenley Poling and sophomore Ashley Williams each passed out one assist.
Chalmer Rowe, age 83, of Alger, Ohio, was born on September 27, 1942, to the late Jake and Effie Rowe. He was peacefully called home to the Lord on October 8, 2025.
Chalmer is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Kimberly (Ronald) Reineke of Alger; and three grandchildren: Savanah Fout of Sidney, Cody Hurst of Kentucky and Tyler Miranda of Sidney; twelve great grandchildren; brother, Bernie (Teresa) Rowe of LaFayette; two sisters: Rosie (Buster) Evans and Ethel Arnett all of Alger; and many nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.
