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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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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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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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By Mackay Tuttle

At the start of the 2022-23 school year, Bluffton High School students set out to form a volunteer club as a way to give back and make positive change in the Bluffton community. 

Volunteer Club is a great way for students to work together, gain leadership skills and help others. Members are encouraged to individually seek out opportunities in the community such as Bingo and nail painting with elders at Maple Crest or volunteering at the hospital. 

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On May 10, 2023, Bluffton High School presented the Forty-Third Annual Academic Awards Program at the Middle School Cafetorium.

The following program includes the college awards and scholarships, special athletic awards and academic awards.

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By Avery Smith
Beaverdam Bunch reporter

My name is Avery Smith, and I have been given the opportunity to be the reporter for the Beaverdam Bunch 4-H club this year. Our club has started meeting again for the year of 2023 to start preparing us for this summer's judging. 

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