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Weekend Doctor: Preventing the spread of infection

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

By Nathaniel Ratnasamy, MD
Infectious Disease & Travel Medicine

Winter season can be a season of joy with the gathering of families and friends for the holidays, but it can also become the season of spreading respiratory infections. While most of the time, respiratory infections are mild nuisances for healthy people, influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) can lead to consequences that are more serious for those with chronic illnesses. COVID-19 has been linked to about 200-400 deaths a day in the past several months. Blanchard Valley Hospital has seen hospitalizations go from single digits to the teens in the past few weeks. Hospitalization for influenza has also increased. Influenza in a typical year is associated with 25,000 to 50,000 deaths.

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ONU political science honorary Civic Engagement essay awards

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Program: You’re not too young to make a difference

On December 15, students from Ohio Northern University and Ada High School gathered for a luncheon and awards program as participants in the Pi Sigma Alpha Empowering Youth Through Civic Engagement Essay Contest. The students also heard from Ada Area Chamber of Commerce director Lindsay Walden Hollar on the subject of civic engagement.

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Icon favorite photos: January-April 2022

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Here are four photos from early 2022. They aren't the most important stories of the year, they're simply some of our favorites. 1) Baby's first visit to the Ada Public Library; 2) Soggy toes at the park; 3) The walk must go on / Photo by Ann Donnelly Hamilton 4) Your deal at Beatitudes.

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Treasure trove of book reviews by Joanne Niswander

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Did recent days stuck at home leave you wishing for a few good books on your shelf? This www.BlufftonIcon.com share has plenty for you to check out.

Bluffton writer Joanne Niswander (1929-2022) was also a voracious reader as indicated by her mini book reviews for the Bluffton Public Library. The library shared monthly “Joanne Reads” installments from January 2021-October 2022.

The sampling below from October 2022 hints at the range of Niswander’s reading and a glimpse into her perspective as a reader.

All books are available through https://ohio.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/blu/

“REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES” BY SHELBY VAN PELT
This first novel might have been just another story about love and loss, with a spare list of ordinary characters with the usual quirkiness that carries a plot along. But, instead, plan to be charmed by the most unusual of - shall we say - heroes? Marcellus, an aging giant Pacific octopus tops the chart as this book's most surprising (and astute) character who will wrap you in his tentacles and make the ensuing story a delight. It's a great read.

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AEP-PJM asks customers to reduce non-essential power use

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 24, 2022

Request issued by AEP Ohio at 9:00 a.m., December 24 with the note that customers should use electricity needed for personal safety and to protect against property damage.

"Extremely cold temperatures across the region have created extraordinary demands on the power system. PJM Interconnection, the electricity grid operator for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia, has requested the public in its region to conserve electricity.

"We are asking businesses and the public to help by immediately reducing electricity use as much as possible without sacrificing safety.

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Winter storm Elliott dishes up second day of extreme weather

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, December 24, 2022

UPDATED AT 11:00 P.M. DECEMBER 24

On the second day of winter storm Elliott, being out of doors continues to be dangerous due to extreme cold, wind, snow and ice.

For the Ada area, the National Weather Service predicts "Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%." A wind chill advisory is in effect until noon on December 25.

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