You are here

Home

Ada's latest news

NW Ohio field reports from Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The following items were shared in December 2022 by Ohio Division of Wildlife officers in Northwest Ohio:

During waterfowl season, State Wildlife Officer Levi Farley, assigned to Paulding County, was patrolling after a heavy snowfall. Officer Farley contacted a group of four waterfowl hunters in layout blinds and checked for licenses, Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamps, HIP certification, and federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamps. Later, Officer Farley noticed a mail carrier’s vehicle stuck in deep snow and activated his overhead lights to inform oncoming drivers of the hazard. With help from the waterfowl hunters he had just checked, Officer Farley pushed the vehicle back onto the roadway. The mail carrier was grateful for the officer’s and hunters’ help. 

»

Office closed, special meeting cancelled for Kenton Hardin Health Department board

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The special board meeting that was scheduled for the Kenton Hardin Health Department on December 27 has been cancelled.

The office is closing as well for the day.

 

»

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.

»

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.

»

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.

»

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.

»

Pages