Rachael E. Lewis winner in fiddlers' contest in Van Wert
Rachael E. Lewis, strings teacher and orchestra director in Bluffton Schools, recently competed in a fiddlers' contest and won the adult fiddling division.
The contest also included youth fiddling, banjo and harmonica contests.
The events were held July 2, at Van Wert County Fairgrounds during the Old Fashioned Farmers Days.
Rachael played: "Possum Up a Gum Stump," "Lonesome Moonlight Waltz" and "Angeline the Baker."
Accompanying Rachael on guitar was Mark Whitt.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Friday, August 7, 2026
- BHS Junior Class to hold Post Prom fundraiser on Sept. 13
- Aug. 23 anniversary celebration at Tri-County Family Assembly of God
- Pirate boys golf 10th at L-B Invite
- Save these dates: Four more months of America 250 events in Bluffton
- Lens turns Bluffton's NNO fireworks to neon
- Should all beavers beware of Buc-ee's logo litigation?
- Letter: As Ohio grows, conservation must become part of the conversation
- 2026 Lincoln Highway Buy Way sales August 13-15
- History you can taste: Bluffton celebrates local businesses on Aug. 8
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- History Day scavenger hunt with 12 clues
- Remembering the magic of Hankish sweet shop on Aug. 8
- Pirate boys golf opens with a win at Ft. Jennings, 2nd at Royal Invite
- Pirate girls golf opens season with Lincolnview Invite
- WIP Wednesday: Bluffton Scrap Artist Quilters
- July 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district