Happy Monday, Blufftonites! Here are BlufftonIcon.com's top stories from the week that was, January 26 - February 1. For a chronological look Icon content, visit blufftonicon.com/archive.
Janice (Oberly) McIntosh passed away on January 31, 2026, at her home in Bluffton with her family at her side. She was born July 9, 1944, to James L. and Betty A. (Moffitt) Oberly, who preceded her in death.
Janice married C. Byron Weihrauch on July 4, 1965, in Fort Gordons, GA. They had three sons, Jeffrey (Holly) Weihrauch, Michael (Michele) Weihrauch, and Stephen (Stacy) Weihrauch. They divorced in 1976. On August 6, 1982, she married Tenzley “Bud” McIntosh. They spent 44 years together. He resides in Bluffton.
Screenings scheduled for April 26-27 in the elementary gym
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton Elementary School has announced that Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open for children turning 5 by August 31, 2026. To register, visit https://www.blufftonschools.org/parents/student-registration/ and select the 2026-2027 school year to begin the registration process.
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LIMA__The Bluffton High School wrestling team fared well in the rugged Lima Central Catholic Thunderbird Invitational tournament on Friday and Saturday, January 30-31.
A total of 43 schools competed in the Monsignor Herr Gymnasium at one of the best annual Div. III wrestling events in Ohio, with Bluffton finishing a solid 14th.
MEDIA RELEASE__Cory-Rawson High School has announced the following Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of the 2025-26 academic year. The list includes students in grades 7-12.
Hornet Hall of Fame - All A’s
SEVENTH GRADE: Andrew Coppus, Lynnsey Freed, Tucker Niese, Andrew Thomas, James Thomas
EIGHTH GRADE: Lindsey Beach, Carter Frost, Alex Hernandez, Morgan Inbody, Dahlia Kintner, Daulton Ludwig, Daniel Reese, Sarah Robinette, Brynn Thines
