By Courtney M. Ferguson, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Fostoria Primary Care
As the new year offers a symbolic clean slate, many will find themselves setting New Year’s resolutions. A common goal that people set for the new year is to lose weight, but this is not the only way to improve health and wellness. Below, we explore ideas for resolutions, aside from diet and exercise.
I challenge you to set boundaries with your screen time. Setting daily limits for your personal electronic use will free up time in the day for you to focus on other tasks or spend some time practicing self-care. Excessive social media exposure can lead to unrealistic expectations, contribute to unproductive time during the day, and interrupt sleep patterns. Rather than scrolling on your phone in the evening, create a calming bedtime routine and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
The Interstate 75 northbound ramp from State Route 103 at the village of Bluffton will close Monday, Jan. 5, for approximately one day for bridge repair.
Theodore Webster (Ted) Cunningham, age 88, died on December 13, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his nieces. Born July 5, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Theodore and Betty (Baumgartner) Cunningham. A graveside service was attended by family and many friends packed together and supporting each other on a cold day on December 20, 2025, in Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Ohio. Ted filled his 88 years with curiosity, humor and the rare quality as a good listener to make every person he met feel like a friend.
Carolyn J. Brown, 94, passed away on January 2 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Private graveside services will take place in Resthaven Memory Gardens in St. Mary's, Ohio.
MEDIA RELEASE—Ohio will receive more than $200 million from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen health care across Ohio's rural communities.
MEDIA RELEASE__The following opportunities and services for January 2026 have been shared by the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main.
Events and Programs Winter Read is for all ages and runs from January through March. Pick up a Winter Read Challenge Bookmark, complete it, and stop by the front desk to pick up a small prize!
Hot Tea Tuesdays! In January and February, stop by the library between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and get yourself a cup of hot tea to warm up with during your library visit!
Mobile Health Clinic: The next Mobile Health Clinic will be held on Thu., Jan. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. All services are provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program.
