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Severe weather safety reminders

Posted by Staff on Saturday, April 1, 2023

Severe storms including tornadoes resulted in damage, injuries and five deaths in the South and Midwest on Friday March 31-Saturday April 1. AEP Ohio has issued the following reminders on safety precautions:

"We strongly encourage customers with life-supporting medical equipment to have a backup power source and an alternate plan in the event of a power outage.

"As we get ready for the latest incoming weather, you too can prepare yourself and your loved ones by following these tips: 

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Weekend Doctor: HPV in middle-aged men

Posted by Staff on Saturday, April 1, 2023

By Ankit Modh, MD
Radiation Oncology, The Armes Family Cancer Care Center

As a board-certified radiation oncologist, I've noticed a concerning trend in my patients–an increase in head and neck cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in middle-aged men. While traditionally head and neck cancers were linked to heavy tobacco and alcohol use, we are now seeing a shift in the causes of these cancers, with HPV becoming a leading cause. 

HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to a range of cancers, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal (throat) cancer. In fact, over 70 percent of all oropharyngeal cancers are now caused by HPV. What's even more worrying is that HPV-related cancers tend to affect a younger demographic, and middle-aged men are often the ones who are diagnosed.

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Summary of March 2023 school board meeting

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, April 1, 2023

At the Thursday, March 30 meeting of the Ada Board of Education, board members approved a motion to hire Dennis L. Recker as interim superintendent for a period of 11 months, from August 2023 to June 2024. The board also approved an earlier retirement date for Superintendent Robin Vanbuskirk of June 31, 2023. Therefore an appointment will be needed to cover the month of July 2023.

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Bulldog baseball stymies Hornets

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 31, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The Ada High School varsity baseball team used solid pitching and good defense to defeat Cory-Rawson 4-1 in the home opener Thursday evening, March 30.

Ada improved to 2-0 with the non-league victory. C-R is 0-1 after dropping their opener.

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Bulldog softball stings Hornets

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 31, 2023

By Cort Reynolds

The unbeaten Ada High School softball team shut out Cory-Rawson 9-0 before a big crowd on a mostly sunny home opener Thursday evening, March 30.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 3-0 with the win, punctuated by good pitching and strong offense. The youthful Hornet girls fell to 0-1 with their-season opening loss. 

“It was another good team effort,” said Ada head coach Jeff Bassitt. “The girls are playing with more confidence. They are making the plays defensively.”

Ada jumped ahead 1-0 in the bottom of the first inning and never trailed. First sacker Aidra Preston drew a walk and came around to score when the Hornets misplayed Natilyn McClain’s bunt single.

In the bottom of the second, Ada plated four runs to seize command. Kayla Wince walked and stole second base. Karley Wagner stroked an RBI single to center field, and advanced to third when the Hornet outfielder erred fielding the hard grounder.

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Spring scene before the green

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 31, 2023

At the end of March 2023, the front of Hill Memorial building on the campus of Ohio Northern University can still be seen through what will become a leafy avenue in weeks to come. For a history of the building, visit https://theclio.com/entry/119452.

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