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May 2024 land transfers in the Bluffton schools district

Posted by Staff on June 7, 2024 - 6:52am

Compiled by Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following ten land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of May 2024 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

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Taylor is BHS Student of the Month for May 2024

Posted by Paula Scott on June 7, 2024 - 6:00am

The Bluffton High School May student of the month is senior Nathan Taylor, the son of Matthew and Stefanie Taylor of Bluffton. 

Taylor is a three time academic letter recipient with a 3.864 GPA. He is an athlete, participating in the Southgate Lanes Youth Bowling League, Miracle League Baseball in Findlay, and Abilities Baseball League in Lima.

He is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay, and is involved in youth group activities through the church. In his free time, Taylor enjoys watching athletic events, including the Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, Columbus Crew, and Manchester United. Nathan also likes playing golf and video games.

After graduation, Nathan plans to attend Apollo Career Center's Project Search program. 

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Gertrude "Trudy" Baber worked for Triplett Corporation

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 3:17pm

Gertrude "Trudy" Baber, 102, passed away June 6, 2024, at the Mennonite Memorial Home. 

Gertrude was born March 30, 1922 in Allen County, to Roy and Margurite (Gunther) Laws who preceded her in death. On June 12, 1941 she married Samuel Baber who preceded her in death on August 29, 1997. 

Trudy graduated from Lima South High School and retired from Triplett Corporation in Bluffton. She was a member of the First Missionary Church in Bluffton and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. She also was active at Ebenezer Mennonite Church of Bluffton. Trudy enjoyed volunteering her time at Bluffton Hospital, the Et Cetera Shop and the Hilty Memorial Home. 

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Obituaries
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Bluffton Elementary announced 4th quarter Honor Roll

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

Bluffton Elementary School has announced the following Honor Roll for the final quarter of the 2023-2024 school year for grades 4 and 5.

ALL A 

4th Grade:

Kenlee Geiser, Julia Knowlton, Josie Myers, Braden Weyer

5th Grade

Natalie Basinger, Kyra Bingley, Rose Burkholder, Emily Byers, William Dailey, Malia Fought, Elijah Fry, Jonny Gallant, Grant Gesler, Haddy Glick, Lydia Gratz, Gabriella Gremling, Lyla Heinze, Gabriella Holmes, Henrietta Kaiser, Kinley Kill, Milena King, Averie Marquart, Savannah Meyer, Mikah Miller, Sage Music, Simon Phillips, Samuel Rinaldi, Bryce Sehlhorst, McKenna Stoner, Caroline Stratton, Cooper Tuttle, Ellia Zink

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Hey, June

Posted by Paula Scott on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

An evening commute between and Ada and Bluffton in early June. The lowering sun backlights the green of young corn and soil deepens to black. 

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Allen County Fair updates are posted

Posted by Staff on June 6, 2024 - 6:00am

The Allen County Fair is posting updates to https://allencofair.com/the-county-fair/

News includes details regarding the Senior Fair, concerts, entertainment, motorsports, the gospel tent, competitions, photography contest, camping, concessions, sponsors, honors, directions, map and forms.

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