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Daphne Johnston named to All Tournament Team

Columbus Grove took home top honors at the 2025 Northwest Conference Scholastic Bowl Tournament held Friday, December 19, at The Ohio State University at Lima. Crestview was runner-up in the varsity competition. Fort Loramie won the junior varsity division in its first appearance at the tournament, and Bluffton was runner-up.

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By Paula Pyzik Scott

Bluffton High School senior Kain Wright has signed a National Letter of Intent with Ashland University Track and Field. Wright plans to major in actuarial science.

Kain is the son of Kerris and Krista Wright and is an active member of Emmanuel Church in Columbus Grove.

The ceremonial signing took place on Friday, December 19 at the BHS gym with family, friends and teammates on hand.

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Bluffton Food Pantry distributes "comforters" to families at Christmas

MEDIA RELEASE__For the past six to seven years, 100-year-old Jeanette Kidd has spent her free time stitching together something far more meaningful than fabric. With steady hands and a generous heart, the longtime community member has created and donated an estimated 100 handmade lap quilts to the Bluffton Food Pantry, ensuring that families in need receive not only a meal, but a touch of comfort and warmth at Christmas.

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MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School recognizes junior Karden Geiser as the October 2025 Student of the Month. Karden is the daughter of Kelby and Jennifer Geiser of Bluffton.

Excelling in the classroom, Geiser maintains an impressive 4.00 GPA, consistently achieving all-
A honor roll status throughout her high school career. She has been recognized by Bluffton Schools for her educational achievements, earning academic awards in Accelerated Algebra II, Biology, Latin II, and English 9.

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Cory-Rawson High School has announced the following Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 academic year for grades 7-12.

HORNET HALL OF FAME - ALL A's

SEVENTH GRADE:  Mattison Bowersock, Andrew Coppus, Layla Meisner, Tucker Niese

EIGHTH GRADE:  Lindsey Beach, Isla Deeds, Morgan Inbody, Daulton Ludwig, Alaina Patterson, Daniel Reese, Lilly Reese, Bryn Thines

FRESHMEN:   Willow Haley, Addison Inbody, Willis McNeil, Madalyn Oman, Noah Phillips, Connor Reese, Rory Walters

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The following Honor Roll has been announced by Bluffton Middle School for the 1st quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.

All "A" Honor Roll

6th Grade: Adalynn Barrett, Brooklynn Basinger, Addison Boehm, Blakelee Burris, Molly Byers, Veda Dailey, Abel Diffin, Ellie Dodds, Arys Donaldson, Ivan Edwards-Leeper, Emerson Fruchey, Sophia Garrett, Kenlee Geiser, Jase Gleason, Isla Gordon-Hancock, Tyler Gratz, Briella Grenier, Evelyn Hartman, Kailyn Jordan, Julia Knowlton, Gunner Koogler, Makenna Lieb, Rilee Lieurance, Brantley McClure, Knox McCrory, Graham Moore, Josie Myers, Glenn Norris, Duncan Powell, Cheyenne Rodabaugh, Dilyn Rossman, Katy Ruller, Zoey Schimmoeller, Ivy Shepler, Josephine Sommers, Savannah Sommers, Kaylyn Sword, Scarlet Vastano, Calder Verb, Braden Weyer, Adrienne White

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