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Field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife for January 23, 2024

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 

In October, State Wildlife Officer Jason Porinchok, assigned to Putnam County, attended the 2023 Putnam County annual Pheasants Forever Black Swamp Chapter Youth Pheasant Hunt. The Black Swamp Chapter of Pheasants Forever partnered with Kalida Fish and Game Club to offer the hunt. Hunters aged 17 and under had the opportunity to hunt ring-necked pheasants with bird dogs and their handlers. More than 50 youth from Putnam County attended, and most were successful in harvesting a bird.   

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Weekend Doctor: Wellness exams for children

By Danielle Wicker, LPN
Pediatric Supervisor, Caughman Health Center

For parents in today’s world, there are numerous daily tasks to juggle, from going to work to preparing meals and driving kids to and from practices. Sometimes, if we do not have any concerns as parents about our child’s development, we may not realize the importance of making time for their well-child exams. 

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Cory-Rawson taking applications for open enrollment

The Cory-Rawson Local School District is accepting applications from those interested in attending through open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year.
Students living in any Ohio school district may apply and enroll at Cory-Rawson tuition-free.  

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Quarry Farm Nature Preserve shares winter news

Check out The Quarry Farm News/Winter 2024. Learn about coyotes, lavender, and October 2023 Quarry Farm 5k. Calendar of events:

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Leadership advice shared by Bluffton University trustee

Ricks' bonus tip: Don’t punt decisions

During Bluffton University’s Jan. 23 Presidential Leadership Forum, “See Your Way Clear: Leading Through Chaos,” Bethny Ricks ’06, a business executive, author and Bluffton trustee, shared five leadership qualities and two traps to avoid as an effective and empathetic leader. She began the presentation with a few encouraging words to the mostly student audience in Yoder Recital Hall.

Pirate girls basketball loss, Lancers pull away in 4th

By Cort Reynolds

BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School girls basketball team lost a close 47-40 battle to visiting Northwest Conference foe Lincolnview Thursday evening.

The Lancers outscored the Pirates 13-5 in the fourth period to pull off the road victory.

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