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Incident report classifies Alger home fire as accidental

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal has issued a report on the October 31 fire that destroyed a residence at 2352 Township Rd 92 in Alger.

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BVHS receives Level 7 achievement in ‘Most Wired’ survey

Posted by Staff on Friday, November 22, 2024

Blanchard Valley Health System is pleased to announce it has received Level 7 achievement for the Acute survey selection in Digital Health Most Wired Survey results from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

This honor reflects results from the 2024 data collection period. Among the nearly 48,000 facilities represented, BVHS ranked above peers in categories like analytics and data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement. The survey evaluates the adoption, integration, and impact of technologies across healthcare organizations, from early-stage adopters to industry leaders.

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Winter white

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, November 21, 2024

A light, white blanket of snow brightened Ada on November 21. An Ohio Northern University photographer captured the transformation and how some on campus dressed for the day. More photos on ONU Facebook HERE.

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Gerald G. Rayl was a tool maker

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Gerald G. Rayl, age 86, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 20, 1938 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Charles I. and Kathryn C. (Businger) Rayl. On June 15, 1957 Gerald married Dorothy Marie Ackerman; she preceded him in death on February 24, 2021.

Gerald is survived by his two sons and daughter: Kevin (Karen) Rayl, Rodney (Wendy) Rayl and Rebecca Rayl all of Ada; and three grandchildren: Andrew (Tessa) Rayl, Jacob Rayl and Eli Esguerra; and three brothers: Wallace (Jean) Rayl of Cheyenne, WY, Jerry (Alta) Rayl of Ada, and Charles (Jan) Rayl of Lima 

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Parobek to lead Hardin Memorial Hospital

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 21, 2024

KENTON – OhioHealth has announced that effective December 1, Jim Parobek will lead both Marion General and Hardin Memorial Hospitals, allowing Hardin Memorial’s current president, Joy Bischoff, to focus her full attention on the integration and strategic alignment of OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital.

Bischoff has been passionate about serving Hardin County, where she began her career nearly 30 years ago. She was named president of Hardin Memorial Hospital in 2021 and then also became president of Van Wert Hospital when OhioHealth acquired it in March of 2023.

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Ada Council: EMS vehicle traffic on Gilbert, cannabis business moratorium, solicitor permits

Posted by Staff on Thursday, November 21, 2024

By Paula Pyzik Scott

The Village Of Ada Council met on November 19 at 115 W. Buckeye with one member of the public attending and three news outlets. Mayor Dave Retterer conducted the meeting with all councilors present.

Claims registers totalling $118,106 and minutes from the prior meeting were approved unanimously. (Packet attached)

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N. Gilbert St. resident Pam Tenwalde addressed council regarding the construction of an addition to the Ada-Liberty EMS building with a 3-bay garage facing Gilbert St. 

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