Garmatter, Scott Basinger, White, Woodruff, Bertka January students of the month
January Bluffton Middle School students of the month were recently named. To view photos of these students click here.
6th grade:
Jeremiah Garmatter, son of Alan and Sharon Garmatter, Rawson. Jeremiah is in the BMS band. He is a Boy Scout and participates on the Bluffton swim team. In his spare time he likes to hang out with friends.
Katie Scott, daughter of Rob and Paula Scott, Bluffton. Katie is in the BMS band and choir. She is on the 6th grade quiz bowl team and is a Girl Scout. In her spare time she likes to draw Anime, read, write, and listen to music.
7th: grade:
Kathryn Basinger, daughter of David and Lora Basinger, Bluffton. Kathryn is a member of the BMS choir. She played on the BMS 7th grade volleyball team and is a member of the Golddiggers 14 team. In her spare time she likes to play volleyball, and run on her treadmill.
Gage White, son of Chris and Paula White, Bluffton. Gage is a member at BFR and is in karate. In his spare time he likes to build things with Legos and play video games.
8th grade:
Rachel Woodruff, daughter of David and Margie Woodruff, Bluffton. Rachel is a member of the BMS strings and band. She is a member of the 7/8 academic team. She attends the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In her spare time she likes to read, play the piano, and spend time with her family.
Joey Bertka, son of Randy and Holly Bertka, Bluffton. Joey is a member of the BMS choir. He plays on the BMS football and basketball teams. He participates in the weight lifting program at Ricky Matter Center. In his spare time he likes to listen to music and be with his friends.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, July 2, 2026
- 4th of July events celebrating American 250 in Bluffton
- Watercolor Workshop scheduled at Bluffton Public Library
- Mobile Health Clinic coming on July 9
- T-Rex Tea Party at the Bluffton Public Library
- Critters, Flitters, and Gallinippers: SCHS 2nd Saturday, July 11
- Surveyor James Riley will time travel on July 4
- The Air That I Breathe: Air Pollution and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, July 1
- June School Board: Bernal resigns as elementary principal, lunch prices increase
- WOAL League Champs in Kenton July 10 and 11
- 2026 Swiss Day celebration focuses on past and future
- Senior Center offers Bus Trips with Debbie
- Senior Center's July Dinner meeting topic: The history of Dixie Highway
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, Jun 29
- Lima Meijer closed on June 29 following shots fired
- Ohio EMA tips for extreme heat conditions this week
- Scavenger hunt at Senior Center
- Bluffton University streamlines MBA program for working professionals
- July 2026: What brings you to Bluffton?
- America 250 Quilt Raffle is underway
- More than a car show: 58th annual Festival of Wheels
- Allen County residents invited to provide feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan