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A new eatery has opened in Defiance, Ohio
DEFIANCE, OH - A popular coffee shop chain has opened a new location in the area. Are you a fan of Dunkin'? If you answered yes to that question, you might want to know that the chain has opened a new location in Defiance at 1119 Ralston Ave. According to the city government's social media account, the Defiance location celebrated its grand opening on September 23 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Findlay man undergoes rare triple transplant with organs from a single donar
Dealing with a triple transplant was not only a first for the Don and Jill Elliott family, of Findlay, it was the first such procedure completed in Ohio. The surgeries took place about seven months ago at Cleveland Clinic – and was the fourth such operation to take place in the United States, according to pulmonologist Dr. Sameep Sehgal, of Cleveland Clinic. Don, 64, was diagnosed with genetic alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency when he was 40. This condition results when the liver fails to make enough AAT protein, which protects the lungs from damage from smoking, pollution, or dust. It can lead to COPD and emphysema. Though Don has been dealing with the disease for more than 20 years, it became apparent in 2023 that he was in dire need of a double lung, liver, and kidney transplant. It began when he was diagnosed with pneumonia during the summer of 2023. A scan also happened to catch cirrhosis of the liver.
Wood County voters will weigh numerous issues in fall votes
Along with state and federal candidates, Wood County voters will see local candidates and issues on the Nov. 5 general election ballots, including issues impacting their property taxes. In some communities, new tax money is being requested. Montgomery Township voters will be asked for an additional three-year, 0.3-mill levy for current expenses. They will also be asked to renew a five-year, 3-mill levy for fire protection. Portage Township voters will be asked for an additional five-year, 0.5-mill levy for cemetery maintenance and operation.
McClure column: Ability to help neighbors is superpower we all have
Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? Which powers would you like to have? What would you do with your superpowers? Would you use your new skill to benefit you or would you share your gift with the world and create peace and justice? It turns out that we each have access to a superpower. That superpower is doing good in the world. If you do good in your corner of the world, and I do good in my corner of the world, the...
Community comes out to say farewell to Maumee's St. Luke's hospital
A final farewell was said Saturday to St. Luke’s Hospital, which was more than a building to the Maumee community. The commemoration ceremony may have felt like a funeral for a facility, said Alison Avendt, president of Mercy Health — Perrysburg Hospital and former COO at McLaren St. Luke’s. “But I really think of it more as a celebration of life, the celebration of the people who gave life to this building,” she said. “That is what St. Luke’s is all about. It was creating a place where people came to work, to learn, to give and receive care in a space that was warm and caring and safe and healing.” The ceremony was held in the hospital auditorium, 5901 Monclova Rd., and almost every seat was filled. It was open to all former St. Luke’s and Mercy Health associates and the community.
Powell: Pool champion advocates for love of the game
What began as childhood play in the neighbors’ basement has culminated in one more prestigious trophy for Becky Olms. She explains her passion for the pool table as normal in the West Virginia neighborhood where she grew up with her three brothers. Not only did the neighbors have a bigger house, but they welcomed the children into their basement which was well furnished for entertainment. Becky shared these memories when she returned to Grand Rapids, Ohio from Alpena, Mich. last weekend with her latest trophy, 1st place in the VFW State Mixed Doubles Tournament.
BGSU scheduled to host Graduate and Professional School Fair
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bowling Green State University invites you to a "once-in-a-school-year" chance to access both graduate school and career resources. The Graduate and Professional School Fair will take place at the BGSU Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom on Monday, Sept. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. The fair...
Wood County District Public Library hosting houseplant exchange event in October
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Are you thinking of adding new plants to your home?. The Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green is hosting a houseplant exchange event on Oct. 25-26. On Friday, Oct. 25, you can drop off your houseplants or clippings of healthy plants at the...
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