October MS students of the month
The October Students of the Month for Bluffton Middle School were recently announced. Click here for photos.
6th Grade:
Kristen Yost, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Yost, Bluffton.
Kristen is a member of the BMS Strings and band programs. She attends Stonbridge Church of God in Findlay and is in Dance at Cindy's Tap on Wood in Columbus Grove.
Isaac Andreas, son of Jan Wiebe and Jonathan Andreas, Bluffton. Isaac was a member of Quiz Bowl last year and is currently taking private lessons for violin. He attends the First Mennonite Church and is in the youth group. He plays indoor soccer at the BFR.
7th Grade:
Mia Edwards is the daughter of Angel Lombardo, Bluffton and Ben Edwards, Rockport. Mia is a member of the BMS Strings and Band programs.
Dylan Whitlow is the son of Tammy Whitlow, Bluffton and Warren Whitlow of Hunter Town, Ind. Dylan is a member of the BMS choir. He attends church at the Lima Community Church and is in the youth group. He is in 4-H and attends Club JV.
8th Grade:
Kiya Schlievert is the daughter of Julie and Brian Schlievert, Bluffton.
Kiya play the flute for the BMS band and is planning on running track in the spring. She attends youth group.
Eric Prater is the son of Kelly and Bill Baker of Columbus Grove, and Rich Prater of Alger. Eric plays football, basketball, baseball and wrestles.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, June 5, 2026
- Stay tuned for Pirate action at OHSSA state track and field coverage
- Ada Icon headlines, June 5
- Wheeler graduates from Ohio Bankers League Bank Leadership Institute
- Ellerbrock awarded Lima Memorial Nursing Alumnae Scholarship
- Pirate speedsters Wright and Miller each advance to 2 state finals
- Golfers, sponsors invited to support American Legion fundraiser
- Letter: Alternatives to Village mosquito fogging
Thursday, June 4, 2026
- Eileen Ruth Garmatter was a homemaker
- Elnore Ruth (Rosenberger) Yost taught at Marimor
- WGTE and WBGU create broadcasting partnership
- ICYMI: May 2026 Bluffton Icon Highlights
- Shoppers' journey with Bluffton Small Business Passport has begun
- Middle and high school student activities at BPL
- Local artist Crumrine to teach Watercolor Workshop at Library
- Lacrosse or La Crosse: Game versus virus
- 2027 Senior Center trip planning, June 11
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Cory-Rawson High School honor roll for fourth quarter, 2025-2026
- Bluffton High School 4th Qtr. Honor Roll for 2025-2026
- June 4 Business Collective speed networking event
- K-2 students invited to weekly dinosaur adventures
- Library program explores indigenous agriculture and heirloom seeds
- May 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district
- Register June 18-19-20 garage sales with Bluffton Chamber
- Create a Bike & Flowers painting at BPL
Monday, June 1, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 1
- Geraldine "Gerry" Fett was a homemaker
- UPDATED Bluffton gas station employee threatened, suspect arrested May 30
- Maurice “Bill” William Croft, Jr. was a coach and high school teacher
- UPDATE Bluffton pool opening June 1
- What brings you to Bluffton, Ohio in June 2026?
- About free and paid Icon classified ads
- Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster to perform June 12