By Julie Russell, RDN, LD, CDCES
Outpatient Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, Endocrinology & Diabetes Specialists of Northwest Ohio
It's already back-to-school season! Breakfast plays a crucial role in the day. Research shows that kids who eat breakfast tend to have improved cognitive skills, better academic performance, and are healthier overall. However, finding a nutritious breakfast that keeps children satisfied can be challenging. The optimal choice includes a healthy carbohydrate paired with protein or healthy fats to help them stay full until lunchtime.
AUGUST 14 MEDIA RELEASE__Citizens Wealth Management Group (CWMG), 102 S. Main St., is raising awareness this month about the importance of keeping beneficiary designations up to date. To help individuals ensure their assets are protected and passed on according to their wishes, CWMG is offering free beneficiary reviews throughout the month of August.
Barbara R. Fett, 79, passed away August 14, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Barb was born January 7, 1946 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Francis and Madlyn (Isham) Marquart. She married Edwin Fett and they were divorced.
Nelson Koogler, 71, passed away August 13, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center.
Nelson was born April 4, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler who preceded him in death. On April 10, 1976 he married Sharon (Spallinger) Koogler who survives.
Doty’s Auto Repair on Jefferson St. in Bluffton is wrapping up business on August 29 after over 40 years of providing repair and maintenance. Mike Doty, who grew up in the business and took over from his dad in 2019, is closing the shop to start a new career. He has a “heart-felt thank you for … a tight knit community” and the “word of mouth that kept them in business.” An injury is preventing Mike from continuing in the same role. He has a new job at Youth for Christ.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls tennis team lost to visiting Western Buckeye League foe Bath 4-1 on Wednesday, August 13.
The defeat dropped the Bluffton record to 1-2 this season.
The second doubles duo of sophomores Leah Hoffman and Peighton Bowers brought home the lone Pirate win of the night. They improved their season record to 2-1 with an epic 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 17-15 triumph.
