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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.

Services scheduled for Monday, August 18

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.

Services scheduled for Saturday, August 23

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.

By Cort Reynolds

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.

By Katie Kirby, Pharmacy Resident and Jasmine Duarte, Pharmacy Resident

Around the World in Eighty Days was first published in French by author Jules Verne. In 1873, the English version was released.

All vaccine recommendations follow the CDC’s official travel guidelines. According to these guidelines, we recommend scheduling your travel-related care 4 to 6 weeks before departure.

This is the ideal timeframe to contact your pharmacist and begin preparations! The guidelines vary based on your destination, so it is important to have a thorough discussion about travel plans to ensure you receive all the required vaccinations.

AUGUST 11 MEDIA RELEASE — Megan Bowsher, MSW, LISW, clinical psychotherapist at Creative Hope Counseling in Bluffton, Ohio, will speak on the topic "Imperfect, Unfinished, and Brave: The Courage to Become Your Real Self" during Bluffton University's Opening Convocation at 10:45 a.m. on August 19 in Yoder Recital Hall.

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