The Bluffton Public Library has announced a new start time for Hummin' & Strummin' for the months of January and February 2026. This musical gathering is on Monday evenings when the library is open, starting at 5:00 p.m. on the main floor.
January 5
January 12
January 26
Bring your acoustic instrument, voice, or listening ears to a friendly, laid-back, song-circle style gathering and enjoy making music together.
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.
