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A medical perspective on eclipse planning

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 25, 2024

By William H. Kose, MD, JD
Vice President of Special Projects, Blanchard Valley Health System

On Monday, April 8, Northwest Ohio will get a front-row seat to a total solar eclipse. The moon will gradually begin to block the sun in the early afternoon, and the eclipse will reach totality (meaning the moon will entirely block the sun) at approximately 3:10 p.m.

Only a small region of the United States will experience the total solar eclipse, so Northwest Ohio anticipates visitors from outside the area for this once-in-a-lifetime event. At Blanchard Valley Health System, we encourage our community to plan ahead with health and safety in mind.

Eye safety is vital. Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can cause permanent damage to your vision, even if there does not appear to be much light.

Only look at the eclipse using eclipse glasses that indicate that they comply with ISO 12312-2 requirements. Regular sunglasses do not offer adequate protection. Eclipse glasses are designed for viewing the eclipse without a telescope, camera, or binoculars and should not be used with any of these devices.

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Bulldog track led by returning regional qualifiers

Posted by Staff on Monday, March 25, 2024

PHOTO: Team members and coaches listed below. UPDATE 2023-2024 Letter winners photo below.

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School track and field teams will be paced by senior regional hurdle qualifiers Jackson Brown and Mariah King, as well as junior sprinter Logan Jolliff, in spring 2024.

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GRAPHIC Do you have a tornado watch/warning plan?

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Does the recent rash of tornadoes in Ohio have you rethinking your plans or worrying about a loved one's preparedness? Here is advice from the US National Weather Service Northern Indiana for those in apartment and office buildings. (Click to enlarge.) Additional advice is at www.weathersafety.ohio.gov/

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American Red Cross providing individual financial assistance in communities affected by tornadoes

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Red Cross volunteers and staff have been on the ground since deadly tornadoes struck Ohio on March 14. Anyone  affected by the Central Ohio tornadoes, and needing assistance, should call 1-800-RedCross. 

The Red Cross has begun to distribute individual financial assistance to those who qualify. The Red Cross works with  community partners and agencies to identify households whose homes were destroyed or sustained eligible damage.

This financial assistance can help pay for a deposit on a new apartment, replace lost clothing or other belongings, cover  transportation expenses or other urgent needs. Anyone who would like to apply for assistance should meet with the Red  Cross at one of Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARC) listed below. For those unable to travel to the Assistance  Centers should call 1-800-RedCross. 

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New Ohio Wildlife Officer assigned to Northwest Ohio

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 24, 2024

FINDLAY__Ohio Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, of Marblehead, has been assigned at-large in northwest Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Officer Johnson, 21, graduated from Danbury High School and then Hocking College in 2022 with a degree in natural resources law enforcement. During his downtime, Officer Johnson enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, canoeing, and woodworking. Prior to becoming a wildlife officer, Johnson worked for the Division of Wildlife’s Sandusky Fisheries Research Station as a wildlife technician.

Officer Johnson is one of 13 Ohio wildlife officer cadets who completed the 32nd Wildlife Officer Training Academy and was sworn in as a commissioned wildlife officer during a graduation ceremony on Friday, March 15.

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International Women’s Flag Football tournament at Ohio Northern University May 4-5

Posted by Staff on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Interested in playing? An informational session is Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 in Hill Memorial 102.

By Russ Crawford

Last semester, students in the Women’s Sport History class convinced Diane Beruldsen, president of the International Women’s Flag Football Association to hold a women’s flag football tournament at ONU. We consulted with ONU Athletic Director Tom Simmons and Andy Wentling, Plant Manager for the Wilson Football factory. Both agreed to help sponsor the tournament.

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