Middle school students of the month for November
The Bluffton Middle School students of the month for November have been selected. See their photos. Students of the month are:
6th grade:
Kyle Swank, son of Jeff and Kim Swank, Bluffton. Kyle is a member of the Bucs football team and plays basketball and soccer. He attends Club 56 after school and participates in activities at his church which is South Side Christian Church in Lima.
Maggie Fett daughter of Bob and Sue Fett, Bluffton. Maggie is a member of the BMS choir, strings and band program. She attends the English Lutheran church in Bluffton, is a 4-H member and plays tennis at BFR.
7th grade:
Jordyn Hackworth, daughter of Jaci Lackey, Beaverdam and Mark Hackworth, Cridersville. Jordyn is a member of the BMS basketball team and the BMS choir.
Richie Streicher, son of Mike and Sherry Streicher, Bluffton. Richie is a member of the BMS choir.
8th grade:
Brittany Hover, daughter of Amy Hover, Bluffton and Richard Hover, Jr. Cridersville. Brittany is a member of the BMS band. She is a cheerleader on the BMS basketball and football teams. She is on the Bluffton swim teeam.
Stephen Tatarkov son of Andrey and Svetlana Tatarkov, Bluffton. Steven is a member of the BFR U15 soccer team.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
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- Weekend Doctor: What you need to know about flu season
- Courtney Linke joins CNB as VP Business Banking Officer
- Blanchard Valley Health System Announces Updates to Board of Trustees
- Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Announces Changes to Board of Directors
Friday, October 23, 2026
- Village of Bluffton announces late afternoon drill at Bluffton Schools, October 23
- October 23 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup, streaming
- Pirate volleyball eliminated in sectionals by Archbold
- Pirate boys soccer knocked off by Bath
- Main St. closure rescheduled; parapet work to take place Oct. 27
- Bluffton student to reflect on diabetes research experience
- Bluffton University receives $8,000 Stinner Summit award for youth agricultural and environmental education
- Elections matter, including midterms
Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 22
- ICAPP study: Ohioans strongly oppose data center expansion and tax breaks
- Pirate girls soccer ousts rival Allen East in sectionals
- Strawberry Fields Forever: Fruit polyphenols and brain health
- Last call for Bluffton Cars & Coffee for 2026
- Icon calendar gets a little more elbow room
- Bluffton Board of Education recap: Contracts for coaches and new bus driver
- Bluffton Lions Club update for October 2026
- Bluffton chamber photo competition display and reception announced
- Bluejays and buzzards catch the eye of this Accounting prof
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, October 21
- Village of Beaverdam requests suggestions for park grant application
- Charles “Chuck” Wendall Collins, 63, owned Eagle Press Repairs
- Dwain L. Leiber, 87, owned Leiber Garage
- Kimberly Dawn Murphy, 55, taught at Findlay City Schools
- Kaleidoscope Farms honoring veterans, thanking current troops, Nov. 8
- Filmmaker to preview documentary exploring life beyond incarceration
- ONU mobile health clinic at Senior Center on Oct. 28
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd. closure planned for up to three weeks
- Two Pirate volleyball players make 1st team All-NWC
- 3 Pirate girls 1st team All-NWC soccer
- Pirates dominate All-NWC boys soccer awards
- Local filmmaker focuses on memories made by people and places
- Bluffton Public Library: Medicare 101
- BHS artists prepare Yankee Doodle Christmas Trees for Jingle Bell Stroll