On Monday, Bluffton school board accepted the resignation of Tim Closson, elementary principal effective June 30, and his rehire beginning Aug. 1. In August his salary will be reset at $70,000.
Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, told the Icon that if Closson remains as principal for five years the school system will get one year free plus an average savings of over $14,000 per year.
In addition, two new hires were approved for next school year on Monday.
Cory-Rawson High School won this year's Ohio Department of Transportation District 1 Paint the Plow contest. The announcement was made at the District 1 truck and loader rodeo held in Lima earlier this week.
Paint the Plow is a contest that invites high schools to paint an ODOT plow with a message of school spirit, safety, patriotism or Ohio pride.
There were 12 schools from ODOT District 1’s eight-county region participating this year. Counties are Allen, Hardin, Hancock, Wyandot, Van Wert, Putnam, Paulding and Defiance.
On Monday, Bluffton school board approved the list of 2017 graduates. The list is attached at the bottom of this story.
The last day for seniors is Friday, May 19. Baccalaureate is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, on College Avenue. In the event of rain, it takes place at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Graduation is at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 27, in the BHS gymnasium. Door open at 5:30 p.m.
Asphalt is going down between Kibler and Parkview. The project is a connector of the Bluffton pathway program. Once completed, a bike and pedestrian pathway will lead from the bend in West Kibler, through Parkview Development leading to Main Street at Bentley Road.
U.S. Air Force Airman Derek J. Hickey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Chances are you already own a Brauen gourd. Don and Jodi Brauen had their creations on sale during Saturday's arts and crafts show. Here's a sampling of their artistic work.
