Healthy Living News

Dear Readers, This summer has been one to remember but we hope that you continued to stayed informed on the latest health news, stayed safe and had a blast soaking in the summer sun. The smoke has cleared from the Canadian wildfires we experienced in July. On Thursday, July 16, 2026, according to The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre, there were 857 fires actively burning in Canada and 23 new fires burning. The weather has offered some relief as we wrap up the August issue but please stay up to date on health news and weather reporting to stay informed, safe and healthy.

Among other news, the investigation to find the source of the cyclopsoriasis outbreak resumes. Health officials have yet to give confirmation on finding the original source of the parasite outbreak said to have contaminated lettuce and other produce. To learn more about parasites and read up on common myths surrounding the outbreak, check out page 12.

August is back-to-school season. The first assignment according to Dennis Bova is to establish a routine. Page four gives five essentials to establish a school-ready routine and for back-to-school preperation, Genacross Lutheran Services partnered with RE/MAX Preferred Associates for a backpack and school supply drive. Page eight gives readers information about an upcoming fundraiser, Paint the Town: Rhythms on the River, for the Parkinson’s Foundation of Northwest Ohio.

We experience the abundance of the harvest season in August. Contributing writer Laurie Syring encourages readers to eat well at Farmers Markets. National Farmers Market Week is August 3-8. Page six shows how National Farmers Market Week celebrates and highlights the value that markets bring to local communities.

For any reader or family member experiencing a diagnosis, page 11 helps to name it! Contributing writer Sister Karen Zielinski offers some help to name a diagnosis. She shares the power of naming it, bringing words to prayer and how it can be healing.

We continue to provide up-to-date news on healthy living. More in this issue includes communion as spiritual nourishment, upcoming Wood County Park District classes and events, driving safety on the road, a guide on air quality index for runners and more.

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Until next month, stay safe and healthy, and we hope you and your loved ones enjoy the last few weeks of summertime.

Adam and Chet Welch