Lifestyle

Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the lower digestive system, which includes the colon and the rectum. If you feel like you are hearing a lot about this topic lately, it’s because March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness and encourage people 45 and over to get screened. And that doesn’t just mean a colonoscopy.

When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the country in early 2020 and emptied doctors’ offices nationwide, telemedicine was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. Patients and their physicians turned to virtual visits by video or phone rather than risk meeting face-to-face.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have had allergies since childhood, suffering during both the spring and fall seasons. This past month, however, I am experiencing more congestion and mucus, and I even have some facial pain. I’m beginning to wonder if my symptoms are really from allergies or if they may be caused by a sinus infection instead. How can I tell the difference?

Greater Allen County Blues Society Open Jam

LIMA — For Maestro Andrew Crust, conducting the music of Mozart is a dream come true, and that is exactly what will happen when the Lima Symphony Orchestra takes the stage to perform pieces by Mozart and Antonio Salieri at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Veterans Memorial Civic Center.

LIMA — The iHeart Media Easter Egg Hunt will return to its regular format after two years of a drive-thru format due to the pandemic.

In late October 1949, home economist Virginia Daubert shared the stage at Memorial Hall with Lima furniture dealer Joe Early as she demonstrated the advantages to be gained by owning Norge appliances, which were available in Early’s store at 522 W. Market St.

FICTION

One constant in my girls’ bedtime routine has always been prayer. From praying over them as babies to praying to them as toddlers to praying with them as kids, prayers have always been said.

Our Question of the Week is, “Pray tell, what is ‘outdated’ about obedience, respect, proper manners, and humility?”