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Weekend Doctor: Misconceptions about palliative care

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 1, 2023

By Kimberly Ackley, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Bridge Home Health & Hospice-Palliative Care

Palliative Medicine is a commonly misunderstood and underutilized service that greatly benefits someone who is dealing with a chronic illness. You may have heard of palliative care or hospice but be unsure of the differences or which service would better meet your needs. 

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Hardin County road construction for the week of September 4

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 1, 2023

ODOT District 1 has announced that the following construction projects are anticipated to affect highways in Hardin County during the week of September 4. All outlined work is weather permitting.

  • State Route 31 between the city of Kenton and the Union County line (excluding the village of Mt. Victory) will have lane restrictions for resurfacing.

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Softball Tournament will establish scholarships for students entering skilled trades

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 1, 2023

Six softball teams will be competing for bragging rights as the winners of the first Patrick Archer Memorial Softball Tournament and Fundraiser on September 2.

Team Who Loves Ya?
Team I Ain't No P
Team Big Sexy
Team You're Killing Me Smalls
Team Whatcha Wearing
Team Allen East Class of 1989

In addition to the games, there will be food, and raffle baskets. The event is an opportunity to help establish scholarships at Ada High School, Allen East High School and Apollo Career Center for seniors pursuing a career in a skilled trade. Proceeds will also benefit the United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities (USMWF).

The event is held in memory of Ada resident Patrick Archer who was killed in a workplace accident in November 2021.

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ONU mourns the passing of alumnus, philanthropist Clayton Mathile

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 1, 2023

The Ohio Northern University community is saddened by the passing of one of the University’s most successful alumni and biggest champions. Dr. Clayton “Clay” Mathile, BA ’62, Hon.D. ’91, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former University trustee, died on August 26, 2023, at age 82.

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Stella Lee Helton worked for Essex Wire

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 1, 2023

Stella Lee Helton, age 93, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on September 6, 1929, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Fannie (Bailey) Mullins. On January 26, 1957, Stella married George A. Helton and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.

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Patrol focused on impaired drivers for Labor Day

Posted by Staff on Friday, September 1, 2023

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be safe this Labor Day weekend. Troopers will focus enforcement efforts on removing impaired drivers from Ohio’s roadways.

The Labor Day weekend reporting period begins Friday, September 1 at 12 a.m. and ends Monday, September 4 at 11:59 p.m.

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