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.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Pirate bowling opens season vs. Kenton at Southgate Lanes
- Weekend Doctor: Preventing overuse injuries in young athletes
- Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to join Blanchard Valley Health System in 2027
- Fett, Warwick and Hudson win BACC photo competition
- Icon sponsors shine a spotlight on Ada and Bluffton
Friday, November 13, 2026
- 55th annual Carol Sing at Riley Creek UMC, Dec. 6
- Next Generation 911 announced by Hancock County
- Christine Denecker appointed to Ohio Humanities Council
- Community Electric Aggregation notices are in the mail to Bluffton customers
- Nov. 13 Bluffton Schools athletics lineup
- Letter: What a fall for our Bluffton Pirates
Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Bluffton Middle School Honor Roll for 1st Quarter, 2026-2027
- Bluffton alumni to discuss lives and vocations in ministry
- Letter: Honoring 20 years of land preservation in West Central Ohio
- Prairie restoration research program on Nov. 20
- Bluffton Lions to hear presentation on humanitarian and disaster relief
- Separate the wheat from the chaff: Multi-ingredient botanicals for cholesterol
- Bluffton Council recap: $5,000 donated for Blaze lights installation
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Beavers sports roundup, November 2-8
- Veterans invited to Bluffton American Legion programs on Veterans Day
- James Raymond Harrod, Jr., 64, was a PGA professional
- Nathan Ulrey, 46, served in the Navy Seabees
- Letter: Thank you, Coach Richards
- Big Brothers Big Sisters launches 2026 year-end giving campaign
- Socktober drive collected 659 pairs for local distribution
- Jeanne Previte, 80, owned and operated Jeanne's Kitchen
- Bluffton Elementary Honor Roll for 1st Quarter 2026-2027
- Lego scarecrow earns GROB top honors from voters
- Former Blufftonite is lieutenant governor-elect of South Carolina
- University to stage costume drama that mixes emotion, humor and contemporary references
- Bluffton High School Honor Roll for 1st quarter of 2026-2027
- Nov. 13 chamber program on Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities