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Weekend Doctor: Obstructive Sleep Apnea

By Tom Zhou, MD
Otolaryngology
ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio

Snoring is a loud, harsh sound that occurs when the movement of air in the throat causes the throat tissues to vibrate, specifically during sleep when muscles relax and the throat narrows. While snoring itself does not typically cause medical problems, snoring is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious medical condition and is considered a "silent" killer.

Auction open house on August 24

Siefker Real Estate and Auction. Co., Ottawa, will hold a public auction at 4 p.m., Thursday, September 16, on site at 10250 Hillville Rd., Bluffton.

Open house is Tuesday, August 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Siefker Real Estate and Auction Co.
419-538-6184
www.siefkerauctions.com

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Dennis Miller 1926-2021

Dennis Lloyd Miller, 94, died August 16, 2021, at his home in Bluffton, Ohio.  He was born December 2, 1926 near Cairo, to Edward and Reva (Rone) Miller.

On October 22, 1950, he married Delores Pat Dunlap.  She survives in Bluffton.

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Richard Geiger was an accountant for Triplett Corporation

Richard A. Geiger, 74, passed away August 17, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Richard was born March 3, 1947 in Bluffton to the late Edgar and Stella (Steiner) Geiger. He had been married to Carol (Hussey) Geiger who survives in Pandora. 

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First day of school is Aug. 30

What appears quiet in this photo will be busy before you know it. The first day of school in Bluffton is Aug. 30. Read the update from Dr. Greg Denecker.

Concert on the Lawn cancelled

This year's Concert on the Lawn, originally scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 22, has been cancelled, according to Jason Cox, Director of Marketing at Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.

"The difficult decision to cancel this year's Concert on the Lawn on Sunday was recently made due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases locally. While everyone was looking forward to this event, the commitment to our residents and families' safety is always our priority," said Cox.

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