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OCT 16 MEDIA RELEASE__Tina Snyder of Bluffton presented a program on Native Americans who both fought for and against our patriots during the Revolutionary War. She spoke of their sacrifices and honored them for their many accomplishments.

The Fort Findlay chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution was presented with a National Native American Recognition Month Proclamation from the Board of Hancock County Commissioners.

OCT 9 MEDIA RELEASE__Bluffton High School has named Elizabeth (Lizzy) Suter as the September 2025 Student of the Month. Elizabeth is a senior with a 4.00 GPA and the daughter of Lane and Teresa Suter of Pandora.

An active and accomplished student, Elizabeth is involved in Latin Club, Art Club, Math Club, Academic Team, and serves as president of the National Honor Society. Throughout her high school career, she has demonstrated excellence in both academics and the arts.

Submitted by Ronna Todd

The Allen East High School Class of 1975 celebrated its 50th year reunion at the Harrod Fire Station, on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

L-R) Pictured above are Jennifer (Shulaw) Tschuor, Dave Oberly, Bob Bassitt, Ken Metzger, Doug Stimmel, Diane (Eley) Schick, Jodi (Gottfried) Babcock, Beverly (Spencer) Phillips

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Members of local Girl Scout troop 21165 (who are in grades 8 and 9) are preparing a wayfinding sign that points the way and and the distance to the other 12 Blufftons in North America. The Scouts have visited Bluffton, Indiana—and eaten ice cream there–and learned about the other places named Bluffton in the United States and Canada.

Submitted by Shari Moser

The follow members of the Bluffton Boys and Girls 4-H Club participated in the 2025 Allen County Fair.

Claire Snyder

  • Champion of Champions Showmanship 6th
  • Champion of Champions Llama 1st 
  • Llama Confirmation Class
  • Llama Fiber Judging Interediate Llama Class 
  • Obstale Course 1st 
  • LLama Costume Contest 2nd
  • Livestock Judging
  • A Ribbon
  • Club President

Audra Snyder

Provided by Katherine Hohenbrink 

Nineteen members of the Bluffton Cattle Club competed in the 2025 Allen County Fair. The group is directed by Alan Begg and Ashley Zeller.

RESULTS

Riley Herriman

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