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Will Brown honored by Black Swamp Area Council

Posted by Staff on May 16, 2023 - 6:23am

The 2023 Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Luncheon for the Black Swamp Area Council was held on April 22 at Rhodes State College in Lima. 

This year the Black Swamp Area Council presented three Silver Beavers Awards. This year’s recipients were Will Brown of Bluffton, Tim Wade of Defiance and Tom Masterson of Tiffin.

The Silver Beaver Award was introduced in 1931 and is a council level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not seek it.

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Fishing for perch at Findlay Reservoir No. 2

Posted by Staff on May 16, 2023 - 5:35am

FINDLAY–Northwest Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs teem with fish such as yellow perch, largemouth bass, and more. Now is the perfect time to grab a fishing pole and try to catch them, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

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Voth receives Robert Denton Special Achievement Award

Posted by Staff on May 16, 2023 - 5:10am

State of Ohio video interview with David Voth

With nearly 1,000 attendees on hand, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost  presented three statewide awards during the second day of the 2023 Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center on May 9.

During his opening remarks, AG Yost talked about the underlying message of this year’s conference theme, “Empowering Survivors to Rebuild Lives.”

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April 2023 EMS report

Posted by Paula Scott on May 15, 2023 - 9:29am

This report shows the call volume for Bluffton EMS volunteer crews in April 2023. Chief Jan Basinger notes that most months are dominated by calls for assistance by the elderly at home. However, in May you'll find crews on hand at several public events.

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Doug Westrick hired as new Bluffton Middle School principal

Posted by Staff on May 15, 2023 - 8:47am

By Paula Scott

While the Bluffton Schools are busy wrapping up the 2022-2023 school year, the Board of Education has been busy interviewing candidates for a new middle school principal to start August 1, 2023.

On Wednesday, May 10, the board approved a 3-year contract with Doug Westrick, who is currently the superintendent of Delphos City Schools. 

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Local Spring 2023 graduates from Bluffton University

Posted by Staff on May 15, 2023 - 8:25am

UPDATED with additional graduates, May 15.

The following students graduated from Bluffton University in Spring 2023:

Hachemy Gabriel of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Bluffton University.

Brianna Keeler of Bluffton, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in communication and recreation management from Bluffton University.

Martha Kroske of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Bluffton University. She was named a Distinguished Scholar in Studio Art.

Riley Larcom of Pandora, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting and business administration from Bluffton University. He was named a Distinguished Scholar in Accounting, C. Henry Smith Scholar and Pi Delta Society Member.

Caleb Mikesell of Bluffton, Ohio, earned bachelor’s degrees in intervention specialist and primary P-5 education from Bluffton University. He was named a Distinguished Scholar in Primary (P-5) Education and Pi Delta Society member.

Evan O’Rear of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education from Bluffton University.

Caitlyn Renner of Cairo, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology and audiology from Bluffton University. She was named a Distinguished Scholar in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Pi Delta Society member.

Morgan Smith of Arlington, Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Bluffton University.

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