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What you need to know about animal bites

April Shattuck

In 2008, 4,405 animals from Ohio were tested for rabies. Sixty-four animals (55 bats, 5 raccoons, three skunks, one coyote) were found to be positive for the rabies virus. Allen, Mercer, Hancock and Shelby counties each had one bat test positive. Obviously,... Full story

Guide: Star Spangled Spectacular 2009

Kim Kincaid

LIMA - Not is it just a festival to celebrate freedom, the Star Spangled Spectacular is a modern-day example of community working together to make their town a better place to live. "To pull off the Star Spangled Spectacular, it means a lot of businesses... Full story

Does my pet have a food allergy?

Dr. Bonnie Jones

Food allergy, food intolerance or adverse reactions to food - call it what you like; all three phrases refer to the response that your pet's body may have to food. All of us are aware of humans with life-threatening peanut allergies or adverse reactions... Full story

Cousins by the dozens

Kim Kincaid

They used the same excuse their mothers had used for a girl's night out: Bunco. And when the younger women of the Neu family gathered for their monthly game, they did manage to squeeze a few rolls of the dice in among the chatter. To keep it official,... Full story

Bicycling: Tips for staying safe this summer

Adrienne McGee

LIMA - Summer = good weather = bicycles. Before you or your children ride off into the sunset, take a minute to brush up on bike safety: • Inspect your bike before riding. "Any time you ride your bike, you should inspect the brakes, check the... Full story

Of reality shows and big heads

Kim Kincaid

Had you asked me 10 years ago, I would have said I had no talent to be on television. In fact, even those early reality television shows were beyond my level of entertaining ability. I would never have been able to eat rats in a jungle or build a temporary... Full story

Curses … FORLed again

Dr. Adam Ferguson

As Dr. Dewright entered his first exam room of the day, Mrs. Vitis was in panic mode. It seems her cat, Ginger, has been bleeding from the mouth for a week. A careful history revealed no knowledge of trauma. Also, it appeared that Ginger Vitis had still... Full story

More of a good thing

Dr. Chad Higgins

It happened again last week. A loving pet owner had brought his 17-year-old dog for its "final visit," and he made the comment that he knew one thing for certain. He stated that he was certain this would be the last dog he would ever have because making... Full story

It boggles the mind

Kim Kincaid

My parents have recently become computer-savvy. Surprisingly, nothing froze over, as had been predicted by their children. The turn-around was a miracle in the eyes of their grandchildren, who have begged them for years to join the online world. They... Full story

It’s festival season: Your guide to summer

Kim Kincaid

There's no place like home. Dorothy knew it, and this year for those looking for adventure in their own back yard, home has a lot to offer. "We're so blessed to have so many organizations in this area that put on events," said Christine Pleva, executive... Full story

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