By Sarah Turske, Student Pharmacist and Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Sabrina Carpenter is a new superstar in the music industry. She released a top 10 hit in over 20 countries in 2024 called Espresso. She performed on Saturday Night Live when she was the musical guest on May 18, 2024.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage where hot water is forced over the finely ground coffee via pressure. One ounce of espresso has about 63mg of caffeine.
Caffeine is quickly becoming the go-to boost for many, especially among younger people looking for an extra burst of energy throughout the day. A daily dose of up to 400 mg can help you feel more mentally sharp and physically energized. It is important to understand that 400mg of caffeine at one time can be dangerous to your health.
Ohio Northern University’s T.J. Smull College of Engineering has launched an exciting new competition team—the ONU Rocketry Club. With ambition as boundless as the sky itself, the club’s charter members are aiming high, becoming the first team in Ohio to compete for the Argonia Cup. MORE at ONU.edu/news
UPDATE: Scheduling a location and review by Village council has delayed meetings originally named at the March 18 council meeting.
Regulations and permits considered for transient businesses including mobile food vendors
By Paula Pyzik Scott
At the March 18 Village of Ada council meeting, a proposed ordinance was tabled regarding establishing requirements and regulations for transient businesses and vendors, mobile food vendors and food trucks operating within the Village of Ada. Council member Bob Simmons commented that he would like to see community input on the topic and a tabling motion was approved by the other members.
Bluffton Hospital, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System, has recently acquired a Renuvion Surgical System Standards Apyx One Console.
The technology streamlines the process of plastic surgeries, making it possible for many patients to have a procedure to tighten skin added to their surgery rather than having to schedule a second surgery later.
Provided by the Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters
The Upper Scioto Valley Performing Arts Boosters will host the third annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Upper Scioto Valley High School, 510 S. Courtright Street, McGuffey.
The parent-led organization works to support the elementary music, middle and high school bands, middle and high school choirs and the drama program at Upper Scioto Valley Schools. The Craft & Vendor Show is the main fundraising event of the year for these programs.
St. Mark Lutheran Church--located at the corner of Lincoln and Johnson Streets in Ada--will be holding it's free community meal on Wednesday, March 26, from 5 to 6:30, or until they run out.
This month's menu consist of pulled pork (not a sandwich), macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, fruit, and cookie. As usual, you may dine in, carry out, or drive up for curb side service.
It is asked that if you will require more than eight meals, please call 419-792-0911 by noon on Tuesday so there is enough to go around.
