The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) has announced that Cindy Leis is its new President and CEO. This follows Dave Stratton's transition to President and CEO of the Greater Lima Region (GLR). Stratton has been with AEDG since 2015 and led the organization since 2019. Both boards have approved the transitions, which took effect on Monday, July 15.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Allen County on the evening of July 19. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
Taking care of storm drains is not only important to reducing flooding but is also important to the health of the Ottawa River [and in Bluffton to the Maumee River]. The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is urging you to “adopt” the storm drain in front of your home. Make it part of your weekly lawn maintenance to check your storm drain. By taking care of this drain, you can help reduce the amount of debris entering [these watersheds].
By Alaina Kortokrax, Pharmacy Resident and Karen Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
I Heard It Through the Grapevine was first released by Motown Records on September 28, 1967. It was recorded by Gladys Knight & the Pips. The second release was in August of 1968 by The Miracles, even though they were the first to record it in 1966. The third release was by Marvin Gaye on October 30, 1968. The Marvin Gaye version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998 and has been used in television commercials and movies.
Why is hearing so important to our health?
Hearing loss has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, dementia and poor physical health. The National Institute on Aging reports a faster decline of memory and concentration in those individuals who have hearing losses without corrective devices compared to those with normal hearing. A Johns Hopkins study followed 639 adults over a 12-year period and found those with mild hearing loss were 2 times more likely to develop dementia compared to those with severe hearing loss, who were 5 times more likely.
Tyler "Ty" Leigh Thompson, 38, passed away July 14, 2024 at her residence. Ty was born August 17, 1985 in Findlay, Ohio to Joe and Brenda (Beilharz) Faine.
