Steve and Susie Stratton, owners of Stratton Greenhouses and roots by Strattons, were celebrated as the Bluffton Lions Club Citizens of the Year for 2025 at an April 21 dinner and reception at Bluffton Town Hall.
Bluffton Lions emcee Brigette Hoff remarked, “Tonight, we gather to honor Steve and Susie Stratton, who have gone above and beyond in their selfless giving to our community. Many people serve with no promise of personal gain or recognition.
Ava Smallcombe is a Bluffton High School senior and a 2026 Lee Volunteer Award winner.
She will attend the awards banquet on April 22, when she will find out if she is the Youth Winner for this award. She has already donated an initial award to Bluffton’s Leo Club. She is planning to attend college at The Ohio State University main campus.
PHOTOS provided. Program Leader Larry Core, Commander Kurt Emans with 1st place Raelynn Williams and 2nd place David Schlunt. Williams will attend the Ohio American Convention.
MEDIA RELEASE__Fourth-grade students at Bluffton Elementary School took part in a hands-on lesson in patriotism this week as members of American Legion Post 382 presented the annual Flag Education Program, a long-standing initiative designed to teach young students the history, symbolism, and proper respect for the United States Flag.
MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School is pleased to announce that junior Kate Klinger has been selected as the 2026 March Student of the Month. Kate is the daughter of Wesley and Mandy Klinger of Bluffton.
Excelling in the classroom, Kate maintains an impressive 4.00 GPA, and a member of the National Honor Society. She has been recognized by Bluffton Schools for her educational achievements, earning academic awards in Latin I, Health, World History and Principles of Food/Personal Wellness.
