Carol Jean Bucher, 92, passed away September 18, 2026 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Carol Jean was born June 9, 1934 in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Dwight and Lucille (Badertscher) Frantz. On April 22, 1955 she married Richard Bucher who preceded her in death on July 20, 2022.
FROM FACEBOOK__You can enjoy an evening of chess at the Bluffton Public Library on Tuesdays. The library offers open chess night from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and is open to all ages.
Tables and chess boards are provided on the main floor of the library. Participants may also bring their own.
DELPHOS__The unbeaten Bluffton High School football team went on the road and whipped Delphos Jefferson 49-7 in a Northwest Conference battle on Friday night, Sept. 18.
All points were scored in the first period.
Pirate senior quarterback Tayte Giesige threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more scores to pace the offensive onslaught. He accounted for 414 yards of total offense.
Robert “Bob” Lee Sweigart, 85, passed away peacefully with his wife at his bedside on September 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1941 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late Walter and Cora Estella (Sheets) Sweigart. On August 23, 1964, he married Janice V. McKenzie in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.
In my practice as an endocrinologist, I regularly see patients who feel tired and frustrated. Many have spent months, or even years, trying to manage vague symptoms like persistent fatigue, unexpected weight changes, brain fog, or mood shifts. It is common to assume these changes are simply the result of stress, a busy schedule, or normal aging.
However, when your body feels out of sync, the underlying cause can extend beyond daily habits. In many cases, it stems from a complex network working behind the scenes: your endocrine system.
