Four Bluffton Eagle Scouts projects presently underway: Nature Preserve, TLU and Schumacher Homestead
Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256 currently has four Eagle Scout projects in progress in the Bluffton area. For a scout to achieve the rank of Eagle, he must lead a project sponsored by an organization that will make an improvement for the betterment of the community.
The Eagle Scout project is the culmination of a Scout's training to demonstrate his leadership capabilities and must be completed prior to the Scout's 18th birthday.
Justin Paul
Bluffton High School Senior Justin Paul has recently completed work on his project to build steps on the north side of the swinging bridge at the Bluffton University Nature Preserve. Justin's project is sponsored by Bluffton University.
Carrick Lancaster
Bluffton High School Freshman Carrick Lancaster has begun work to renovate the building and landscaping for a local animal rescue shelter. Carrick's project is sponsored by To Luv Unconditionally (TLU) Rescue Shelter.
Roger Zeits
Bluffton High School Sophomore Roger Zeits will soon begin his project to build a wheelchair accessible ramp at the Schumacher Homestead Swiss House on Bixel Road. Roger's project is sponsored by the Swiss Historical Society.
Jonatan Moser
Bluffton High School Junior Jonatan Moser is in the planning stages to clear a fishing area along the creek at the Schumacher Homestead Swiss House on Bixel Road. Jonatan's project is sponsored by the Swiss Historical Society.
Each of these projects takes considerable planning and organization to execute effectively.
"If you see any of these Scouts, please offer your encouragement to support the completion of their projects," said Brice Metzger, Historian for Troop 256.
Stories Posted This Week
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
- Mennonite Home Communities provide backup phone numbers during outage
- Pirate volleyball wins in four vs. Elmwood
- Howard Thornsberry worked in the produce industry
- Pirate girls soccer silenced by Bath
- Pirate boys soccer nipped by Liberty-Benton
- September 11 Bluffton High School athletics lineup, streaming
- Sept. 12 Open Doors offers sneak peek at future Bluffton museum space
- Innovation Forum challenges leaders to think deeper about AI
- Invitation to Sept 15 Bluffton Lions program with Dr. William H. Kose
- Deer archery hunting begins Sept. 12 in Disease Surveillance Area
Thursday, September 10, 2026
- Women in Business program with Positive Nutrition
- It's time for Fall Storytime at the Bluffton Public Library
- Pirate girls golf win vs. Lima Central Catholic
- Pirate boys golf splits NWC tri
- Bluffton PTO is collecting Community Markets receipts
- Richland Twp. trustees hire mower and Zoning Inspector
- Schumacher Homestead plans a farm full of Fall Fest activities
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Darrell Lee Diller, 92, managed a farming business
- Bluffton alumni will discuss pathways to chaplaincy
- Beaverdam cleanup day is Sept. 12
- Pirate boys golf 3rd at NWC quad
- Pirate volleyball outlasts Arlington
- Pirate girls soccer blanks Crestview
- Pirate boys soccer tie vs. Kalida
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