Garmatter, Scott Basinger, White, Woodruff, Bertka January students of the month
January Bluffton Middle School students of the month were recently named. To view photos of these students click here.
6th grade:
Jeremiah Garmatter, son of Alan and Sharon Garmatter, Rawson. Jeremiah is in the BMS band. He is a Boy Scout and participates on the Bluffton swim team. In his spare time he likes to hang out with friends.
Katie Scott, daughter of Rob and Paula Scott, Bluffton. Katie is in the BMS band and choir. She is on the 6th grade quiz bowl team and is a Girl Scout. In her spare time she likes to draw Anime, read, write, and listen to music.
7th: grade:
Kathryn Basinger, daughter of David and Lora Basinger, Bluffton. Kathryn is a member of the BMS choir. She played on the BMS 7th grade volleyball team and is a member of the Golddiggers 14 team. In her spare time she likes to play volleyball, and run on her treadmill.
Gage White, son of Chris and Paula White, Bluffton. Gage is a member at BFR and is in karate. In his spare time he likes to build things with Legos and play video games.
8th grade:
Rachel Woodruff, daughter of David and Margie Woodruff, Bluffton. Rachel is a member of the BMS strings and band. She is a member of the 7/8 academic team. She attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In her spare time she likes to read, play the piano, and spend time with her family.
Joey Bertka, son of Randy and Holly Bertka, Bluffton. Joey is a member of the BMS choir. He plays on the BMS football and basketball teams. He participates in the weight lifting program at Ricky Matter Center. In his spare time he likes to listen to music and be with his friends.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, May 2, 2025
- BHS seniors exhibit art at Gallery 323 through May 7
- What's in your weekend?
- Pirate softball blanked by Lancers
- Pirate baseball blanked by Lincolnview
- Laman Promoted to VP Retail Credit Manager by CNB
- Local land conservancy hires first Executive Director
- Steiner to present Swiss Family Migration program on May 21
- 850 Days of Caring volunteers will pitch in for Hancock County
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Angel M. Langhals owned LFE/API Meters
- Allen Co. task force targets target sex and human traffickers
- Blessing of the Bikes, May 4
- Metzger honored at 2025 Black Swamp Council meeting
- Volunteer invitation for Bluffton Pathway Count in May
- Pirate tennis edges Ottawa-Glandorf
- Bluffton EMS station staffing goes 24/7 on May 1
- You are what you eat: Link to immune system
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Observation deck added to Motter Park cascading pools project
- Bluffton Women in Business meet May 15
- Four sportsmen stock 200 trout at Buckeye Lake
- Pirate girls, boys 2nd at Minster track quad
- Pirate baseball win vs. Riverdale
- Pirate softball loss vs. Riverdale
- Field reports from NW Ohio wildlife officers