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MEDIA RELEASE–Bluffton University is pleased to announce that it has been honored with multiple distinguished awards from Research.com, recognizing the institution’s commitment to academic quality, affordability, and meaningful career outcomes for students.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton University was honored to welcome farmers, food system professionals, environmental partners and community members from across Ohio as the 19th Annual Stinner Summit convened on campus on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Marbeck Center.

Hosted by The Ohio State University’s Agroecosystem Management Program (AMP), this year’s Summit invited participants to explore the theme “Finding Common Ground: Connecting Farms, Food, and Community in the Western Lake Erie Watershed.”

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Recap of December Board of Education meeting

By Betsi Werling

The Bluffton Board of Education monthly meeting took place on Monday, December 15 at 5 p.m. There were no treasurer’s transactions or visitors this month. 

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A. "Jeanne" Beery, a beloved sister, aunt, and teacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at her home in Green River, Wyoming, after a 10-year diagnosis with Cystic Fibrosis. Born on Wednesday, November 29th, 1950, in Medina, Ohio. Jeanne was the cherished daughter of Elton Burdette Beery and Margery Alice Niswander Beery.

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PHOTOS provided by Bluffton Schools

Varsity Wrestling:

Row 1 (left to right): Branden Cross, Kohen Anderson, Seth Hoffman, Jesus Rivera, Braylin Freels-Aller, Andrew Brodman

Row 2 (left to right): Titus Koogler, Hunter Beasley, Ronald Kaufman Jr., Parker Kimmel, Alexander Nance

Row 3 (left to right): Micah Rehm, Mason Shank, Brody Schneck, Hephaestion Weyer

Wrestling Coaches: Tyrel Nuzum, Dylan Pletcher, Kaden Basil, Jeff Richards, Michael Nuzum, Clay Atkins

Jr. High Wrestling:

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Shank 3rd, Rehm 5th

By Cort Reynolds

COLDWATER–The Bluffton High School wrestling team finished 16th at the 22-team Coldwater Cavalier tournament on Saturday, December 13. (See Meet the Bluffton Pirates wrestling teams)

Indianapolis Cathedral won the tournament with 326.5 points. Bluffton finished 16th with 66.5 points.

Two Pirate grapplers placed in the top five of their individual weight brackets.

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