COLUMBUS GROVE__The Bluffton High School wrestling team captured the championship at the eight-team Northwest Conference meet hosted by Columbus Grove on Saturday, February 14.
The Pirate matmen tallied 204 points to repeat as champs and out-distance second-place Crestview (189). Perennial power Allen East finished a solid third with 180.5 points. LCC came in fourth with 163.
Allen Soil and Water Conservation District recommendations
MEDIA RELEASE__Just because the weather is warming up and snow has melted doesn’t mean it’s safe to spread manure. When the ground is still frozen or saturated, nutrients can’t soak into the soil. Instead, melting snow and runoff can carry manure straight into ditches, streams and rivers.
BLUFFTON__The Bluffton High School boys basketball team responded to a big halftime deficit with a second-half outburst to defeat visiting local rival Allen East 52-44 in the Northwest Conference finale on Friday, February 13.
AE led 24-13 at intermission, but the Pirates exploded for 39 points in the second half to win by eight.
Bluffton Schools strings teacher Rachael Lewis was honored on Wednesday, February 11, as an Outstanding Educator at a Luncheon sponsored by the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools. Lewis is in her 42nd year of teaching Strings at Bluffton. Pictured here L-R) Paul Craft (State Superintendent), Paul Larue (President of the State Board of Education), Rachael Lewis, Rodney Rodgers (BGSU President), and Randy Gardner (Former Chancellor of Higher Education).
By Franki Hatten
Volunteer Coordinator, Blanchard Valley Health System
Hancock County runs on people who show up. Our community thrives because neighbors step in, lend a hand, and give their time to causes that matter. Local organizations depend on this generosity every day—from supporting older adults through the Findlay Area Agency on Aging, to serving meals at the Findlay Community Kitchen, to helping the Hancock County Humane Society care for animals in need.
Volunteers also play a huge role at Blanchard Valley Health System, where they welcome visitors, assist staff, offer companionship to patients, run gift shops, help with administrative work and even deliver flowers and mail. These efforts don’t just fill gaps—they expand what’s possible. By saving resources and increasing reach, volunteers help essential services do more for more people.
