By James H. Legge III, APRN-CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Center of Northwest Ohio
Cell phones, social media, group chats, and nonstop notifications have created a more connected and, in many ways, more efficient life. But they’re also portable distractions that we carry in our pockets, set on desks, bring to dinner, and integrate into nearly every aspect of our lives. When does the abundance of distractions turn from helpful to overwhelming, making us more distracted than ever?
MEDIA RELEASE__Local artist Anne Coburn-Griffis has received the Best of Show Award in the 2026 ArtFairCalendar.com Holiday Gift Guide, a national showcase of original artwork and fine crafts created by artists who exhibit at art fairs across the country.
The award, which recognizes outstanding creativity and craftsmanship, was determined through public voting.
By Karen L. Kier, Pharmacist
On behalf of the ONU Healthwise Team
Too Soon was on Nat King Cole’s 10th Anniversary album released in 1955. The album peaked at number 7 on the album charts. Too Soon is not as recognized as Unforgettable and Frosty, The Snowman.
Participants will paint and take home a raccoon painting. The class will be on the lower level of the library. There is a $10 supply fee which can be paid at the door (cash only please).
Provided by individuals with the Ohio Northern University Healthwise program, the clinic includes free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Participants are asked to fast for 12 hours to participate in the cholesterol or blood sugar screenings.
FROM BSC HAPPENINGS__Marlena Ballinger will be at the Bluffton Senior Center on Thursday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. to teach participants all about streaming TV shows and movies.
If you want to learn how to operate that smart TV or stream movies on your iPad (or tablet), Marlena will help you. She will use a large smart TV, iPads, and any device you'd like to bring to teach you.
The class is free and open to the public, so bring a friend and all of your questions.
