Leo Club supports Bluffton Clean Up

Click to enlarge photo. The new Leo Club from Bluffton High School joined Bluffton Clean Up to remove trash along the Riley Creek from Buckeye Park all the way behind Community Markets. Organizers noted, "It was truly inspiring to see so many young adults stepping up to take care of their town and show such pride in their community." From Bluffton Clean Up Facebook. ◾️

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Bluffton High School standout Ayla Grandey officially signed a national letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at John Carroll University on Monday, March 31 in the Bluffton High School Gym. Grandey will play women's basketball at JCU.

A multi-sport star at Bluffton, Grandey has left an indelible mark on the school's athletic program. She has achieved incredible milestones throughout her career, including scoring 1,000 career points in basketball and becoming Bluffton's all-time leading rebounder in girls basketball. 

In addition to her basketball achievements, Grandey also reached 1,000 kills in volleyball, further cementing her legacy as one of the most accomplished athletes in Bluffton history. 

Recently, she was recognized as a Division 5 All-State Basketball Player, a testament to her skill, dedication, and leadership on the court.

By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following seven land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of March 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner From / To

Residential

220 N SPRING ST – 3/17/2025 – $99,000 – Single family dwelling – From Christopher Noel & Liana Miller to Lori & Darryl Nester

136 HILLCREST DR 3/17/2025 – $272,450 – Single family dwelling – From David & Patricia Ulrich to Kyle W Strahm

151 BENTLEY RD – 3/19/2025 – $210,000 – Single family dwelling – From James & Elizabeth Gerten to Richard & Meri Skilliter

623 HARMON RD – 3/19/2025 – $220,000 – Single family dwelling – From Richard & Meri Skilliter to Sean & Stephanie McMahon

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Due to the increased threat of severe weather, Allen County EMA will not be administering the monthly test of the 50 Allen County Community Warning Sirens at noon on April 2, 2025, as was scheduled.

Timothy Cooper, 41, of Bluffton, crashed into a N. Dixie Hwy. residence on the morning of March 22 according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol report.

Cooper was taken to the hospital and his 2008 Honda Accord was disabled by front end damage. 

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The Bluffton High School's Honor Roll for the third quarter of 2024-2025 is posted below for grades 9-12. Visit the People section for third quarter Elementary and Middle School Honor Rolls.

9th Grade – All A

Owen Armstrong, Mallory Blackburn, Avery Boehm, Peighton Bowers, Toby Clevidence, Julia Dawdy, Phoebe Edwards-Leeper, Camryn Fruchey, Xandra Gatchel, Lane Ginther, Klaira Hohenbrink, Emme Lee, Micah Lemley, Maelee Miller, Alexis Mummert, Alexander Nance, Ezra Nygaard, Elizabeth Phillips, Isabella Recker, Natalie Richards, Ella Roby, Lyla Schneck, Kaylynn Wheeler, Peyton Worcester

10th Grade – All A

Gavin Amstutz, Ellie Bogart, Coby Dailey, Karden Geiser, Katherine Gratz, Avery Hobensack, Andrew Hohenbrink, Roselove Jebsen, Daphne Johnston, Chase Kelly, Emmitt Kidd, Kate Klinger, Nora Matthews, Greta Myers, Addison Schweingruber, Owen Shoemaker, Tate Steinmetz, Brendan Taylor, Gracie Warren

Betty C. Mumaugh, 97, passed away March 28, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Betty was born February 7, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to Charles and Maude (Roberts) Cook who preceded her in death. On July 3, 1964 she married William Mumaugh who preceded her in death on May 7, 1997. 

Allen County EMA has issued a Severe Weather Alert for Wednesday, April 2.

There is a potential for severe weather on Wednesday, April 2. The primary threats include:

By Cort Reynolds

BATH – The visiting Bluffton High School boys tennis team swept Western Buckeye League foe Bath 5-0 in the season opener Monday evening, March 31.

Bluffton University will host a Reader’s Theatre, “I Have Not Forsaken the Word of God,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13, in College Hall’s Ramseyer Auditorium. 

The Pandora United Methodist Church will be presenting their  Easter Cantata, "The Easter Story" written by Tom Fettke and Thomas Grassi on Sunday ,April 13 at 9:30 a.m. during the worship service.

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