Bluffton Middle School has issued the following Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2023-2024 academic year:

All “A” Honor Roll

6th Grade:  Barrett Benroth, Clara Brauen, Landon Byers, Easton Dunifon, Warren Gaertner, Alenah Gordon-Hancock, Kinzi Koogler, Peyton Lieurance, Hope Luginbill, Eva Nygaard, Abram Steiner, Emery Thiel

7th Grade:  Kohen Anderson, Madison Coonfare, Jack Eiden, Max Fritsch, Austin Ginther, Leah Granger, Leah Hoffman, Anna Honse, Caleb Kantner, Morgan Martini, Elyse Montel, Siren Morris, Kaden Niekamp, Adalynn Rettig, Samantha Ruller, Colt Sommers, Carter Steinmetz, Madelyn Sterrett, Tessa Tarplee, Camden Verb, Cole Weissling

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Bluffton High School has issued the following first quarter Honor Roll for the 2023-2024 school year:

9th Grade – all A:

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
On opening day of the 2022-23 white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Supervisor Kevin Russell and State Wildlife Officer Ryan Burke, assigned to Hancock County, contacted hunters. The officers discovered that one individual, who had just completed a deer drive, did not have a valid deer permit. He was issued a citation for hunting deer without a permit and paid $175 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. Later, the officers contacted an individual who had harvested a buck without a valid hunting license. He was issued a citation and paid $250 in fines and court costs through Findlay Municipal Court. 

Columbus Grove defeats Carey 37-21

By Cort Reynolds

NAPOLEON__The Bluffton High School football team dominated Ottawa Hills 34-0 in Div. VI, Region 22 semifinal action on a cool but dry Friday night at Charles Buckenmeyer Stadium in Napoleon to set up a big rematch.

Junior running back Landen Worcester rushed for 178 yards and four touchdowns to pace the punishing Pirate ground game. The rugged Bluffton defense also registered its ninth shutout of the season.

Hear updates regarding water quaility in the Blanchard River watershed and learn about the important work of the Blanchard River Watershed Parnership at its 2023 Annual Meeting.

By Hannah Evans, PA-C, Physician Assistant
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine of Northwest Ohio

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. There are more than 16 million Americans living with a disease caused by smoking. Cigarettes contain several ingredients and, when burned, create smoke that contains thousands of chemicals, some of which are known cancer-causing agents. Those who smoke are at risk of developing disease and dying from smoking-related illnesses. 

Potential Risks of Tobacco Use
Smoking can cause harm to nearly every organ of the body. Regardless of one’s age, gender, race, or ethnicity, tobacco use can increase the risk of premature death. Cardiovascular (heart) disease, cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are the three major causes of smoking-related death. There are 12 different cancers linked to tobacco use, including but not limited to lung cancer, colon and rectum cancer, and mouth and throat cancer.