Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) has announced that Bihu Sandhir, MD, will become the organization’s Chief Medical Officer in October, after a national search led by an interview panel of BVHS physicians and advanced practice providers.
Dr. Sandhir has spent nearly 25 years in Ohio, spanning Medical Director roles with Kettering Physician Network in Dayton and with Premier Health.
The 2024 Ada Farmers & Merchants Picnic is Saturday, August 10 at War Memorial Park. Started in 1913, this Ada tradition is sustained by volunteers and a non-profit organization. Funds raised in 2023 were used to improve the park by upgrading the three back ball diamonds with brick dust and sponsor the Pride of Ada Fireworks.
The following activities are highlighted on the Farmers & Merchants Picnic Facebook page, which also lists hourly and end of day prize drawings and vendors.
On Friday, August 2 at 6:00 p.m., banners of Ada High School seniors that were displayed on Main Street will be in a tub at the entrance of the Ada Alumni Soccer game at War Memorial Park.
The 111th Annual Farmers and Merchants Picnic will kick off with a Party on the Ball Field on Friday, August 9. The evening includes: 6:00 p.m. Guitars 4 Vets Band "AWOL," 8:00-11:00 p.m. Shifferly Road Band, along with food trucks, dunk tank and a Veterans Wall. Admission is for 21 and older; $5 for a wrist band and $5 beers.