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Bluffton University grad, taught at Grove, is principal at Cory-Rawson

Bluffton’s soon-to-be elementary principal, Ben Thiel, needs very little introduction.

A 2009 Bluffton University graduate, he is currently elementary principal at Cory-Rawson, a position he has held since 2018-19 school year. And, from 2014 to 2018 he was a junior high and high school social studies teacher and assistant football coach at Columbus Grove.

He is a Lincoln Hall alum, played on the Beaver football team, and became acquainted with Jeff Richards during college.

Gov. DeWine names Stephanie M. Bishop to Findlay Municipal Court

Ohio Northern University law school graduate and Arlington native Stephanie M. Bishop was appointed to the Findlay Municipal Court by Gov. Mike DeWine today.

Bishop of Findlay, will assume office on April 9, and will replace Judge Mark C. Miller, who was elected to a different bench. Bishop will need to run for election in November 2021 for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2023.

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Here is Bluffton High School’s third quarter honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year:

9th Grade – all A:

Ben Thiel, Cory-Rawson elementary principal gets his head shaved on Thursday morning - and it's all for a great cause.

This winter Cory-Rawson elementary students  participated in the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Hero Squad program, a fundraiser for children with these blood cancers.

"We challenged our students to raise $1,000 and our principal, Ben Thiel, would shave his head," said Wendie Swary, elementary guidance counselor.

"Within the first two weeks they met that goal. We gave a second challenge of $1,500 and we would provide popcorn and a movie.

Advice to high school students: "Don't be afraid to try new things"

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The Bluffton Boys & Girls/Cloverbud 4H Club elected officers for 2021. The officers follow:
• Brooklynn Bible - President
• Joe Spencer - Vice-President
• Audra Snyder - Secretary
• Tanner Bott - Treasurer
• Jake Spencer - Safety Officer
• Landin Bible - Health Officer
• Brooklyn Nance - Historian/ Reporter
• Brookie Bible - Activities Officer

Area 4-H clubs may send their club announcements to: [email protected]

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