The 2025 Rhodes State College Outstanding Alumni Award recipient is Marc Augsburger, a 1988 graduate of the former Lima Technical College, now Rhodes State College, with a degree in Nursing. Marc has dedicated over 36 years to advancing rural healthcare. Marc furthered his education with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wright State University in 2002, an MBA with a Healthcare emphasis from Baker College of Graduate Studies in 2006, a Customer Experience Post Graduate Certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in 2021, and most recently, a Rural Hospital CEO Certification from the National Rural Hospital Association in 2024.
Born and raised in Bluffton, Ohio, Marc began his healthcare journey immediately after high school as a clinical nurse, gaining experience in cardiac stepdown units, special care units, emergency departments, and as a helicopter flight nurse for eight years.
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By Paula Pyzik Scott
In a departure from Bluffton Lions tradition, over 100 individuals were honored as 2024 Citizens of the Year at an April 15 celebration. Volunteers who support the three Et Cetera Inc. shops–the Et Cetera Thrift Shop, Book ReViews and Bluffton Ten Thousand Villages–were recognized for their impact on Bluffton’s downtown commercial district.
Bluffton High School is proud to honor Asa Clingerman as the Student of the Month for March 2025. Asa is a dedicated senior with an impressive 3.946 GPA. He is the son of Gail Clingerman of Bluffton.
Asa has consistently demonstrated a commitment to his studies and extracurricular activities. His hard work and dedication have seen him garner a series of accolades, including being recognized as a National Merit Finalist and receiving academic awards in Geometry, College Algebra, Trigonometry, American Government, and Psychology. His impressive achievements have led him to become a member of the National Honor Society, where he exemplifies the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
