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MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Lions Club is pleased to learn that the winner of the local 2025 Peace Poster Contest has been selected as the winner of the Lions district-level contest for northwestern Ohio. 

The winner, Lydia Gratz, is a 7th-grade art student in Bluffton Middle School. She is the daughter of Dan and Joanna Gratz.  She had previously been awarded as the local winner in the November 18 Lions Club meeting. 

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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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