A total of 417 students received their certificates from Apollo Career Center, and Senior Honors Night served as a celebration of the achievements of the Class of 2025.
This year's class achieved an impressive 7,900 credential points and earned numerous college credits. They successfully completed school-to-work opportunities, attended Buckeye Boys and Girls State, participated in the Allen Lima Leadership Youth Program, were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society, and gained valuable experience through the pre-apprenticeship program. Many students also earned awards and scholarships. It is with great pride that we celebrate their achievements and send them forward, Next Ready.
The Village of Bluffton and GROB Systems of Bluffton are seeking groups and individuals who would like to be part of a Twin Town relationship with Mindelheim, Germany. A Zoom call in June is being scheduled to explore opportunities and interests. For more information, contact Joe Sehlhorst, Village Council and Cultural Affairs Chair at 419-302-7975 or [email protected].
MEDIA RELEASE__On Saturday, June 14, the Swiss Community Historical Society will host a blacksmithing demonstration by Keith Sommer, SCHS curator. This is the first of three Second Saturday events to be held at the homestead in 2025.
Blacksmithing was a once-common task at the Schumacher Homestead. Sommer will work with various blacksmith tools for hammering, punching and welding wrought iron and steel, while using a forge fire to heat the metal to “white hot” before shaping into the desired end result.
JUNE 3 BLUFFTON HIGH SCHOOL EMAIL__Good Luck to the Pirate Track & Field Athletes competing at the OHSAA Division 2 State Track & Field Championships Friday June 6 and Saturday June 7.
Tickets are available at ohsaa.org/tickets. Adults $15, Students $10, Children aged five and up require a ticket. Event program and ticket sales are credit card ONLY.
Robert "Bob" W. Grismore, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at his home. Bob was born June 30, 1946 in Bluffton to the late Martin and Helen (Hoffman) Grismore.
Bob was a graduate of Pandora-Gilboa High School. He was a farmer and over-the-road truck driver, traveling all over the country. Bob was also a veteran of the United States Army.
