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Let it Go: Helping control viral infections

By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist for ONU Healthwise

Let it Go was written for Disney’s Frozen.  The original song was performed by Idina Menzel, but a shorter version was recorded by Demi Lovato for radio. The original Frozen film was inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen.  

Even though we have had some freezing days over the weeks, the weather is not dampening the spread of infections. 

Ohio is one of many states experiencing a quad-demic.  These four viral infections are COVID-19, influenza (flu), respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and norovirus.  COVID-19, flu, and RSV are all respiratory viruses, but norovirus is a gut virus. 

Liberty Township park board report for February 2025

The Liberty Township Park District has provided details from its February 17 meeting and February 18 bid opening. (Minutes attached.)Among the evening's business: 

  • Raises for employees were approved.
  • Daniel Klear made presentation on his Eagle Scout project, making a soccer kick ball wall to be placed behind diamond #2.
  • Cupboards in the park office kitchen have been painted and plumbing has been updated.
  • Discussion covered the need to update playground equipment, the new concession stand and replacement of a shelter house.

January 2025 Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance Board report

The Ada-Liberty Joint Ambulance District board provided minutes for the January 20, 2025 regular meeting, attached.

In addition to approving financial reports and payments, the board approved turning over nine accounts to collections for non-payment. 

EMS Chief Tom Miller reported the following run summaries:

Streets committee reviews ORC on parking near Fire, EMS stations

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village of Ada Streets committee met on February 4 to review Ohio Revised Code section 4511.68, part 10 regarding current and future compliance with state parking requirements for fire stations. Subsequently, the Ada-Liberty Ambulance Board rescinded a letter requesting new parking limits across from the ambulance bay under construction on N. Gilbert St.

Allen County Sheriff seeks information on missing person Ayan A. Hersi

Posted by the Ada Police Department on Facebook:

The pictured individual has been reported missing to the Allen County Sheriff's Office. She was reportedly seen in or around the Ada area. If you see someone matching the description please contact the Ada Police Department.

From the Allen County Sheriff's Office: Ayan A. Hersi was last seen on the afternoon of January 31, 2025 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio. She was wearing a long black winter coat, tan boots, and dark green sweatpants. Ayan is a 33 year old (DOB: 01-01-1992), black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5’ 7” and 125 pounds.

Ada Police Department
115 W Buckeye Ave, Ada, OH 45810
419-634-0010

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Registration is open for April 19 Pickleball Tournament

Are you a Pickleball Fanatic? Ready to take your game to a whole new level? Want to flex your skills?

The United Way will host a Pickleball Tournament on April 19 at the Kenton YMCA with Men's, Women's and Mixed Double divisions.

Choose your partner or sign up as a single and be randomly assigned a teammate.

Cost is $20.00/person for the first event and $10.00 for the second event. Lunch and T-shirt will be provided!

Sign up now, space is limited!! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCiArRN-xgZhmPsPOTf_ECQtSNMKe0...

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