Bluffton had royalty at this year's Allen County junior fair. Sydney Hoff, daughter of Scott and Brigette Hoff, was named junior fair princess. She is a senior at Bluffton High School.

 She is a member of Beaverdam Bunch 4-H Club and Future Shepherds 4-H Club.

She received the follow awards at this year's county and state fair:

• Mastering Photography – A, First Place, County Plaque Winner, Ohio State Fair Participant

• 2 A ribbons

• Outstanding Livestock Interview

• 1st place Sr. Goat Livestock Interview Judging

• 5th place Goat Champion of Champion Showmanship

• 4th place Market Goats (78-85 lbs.)

• 4th place Market Goats (95-99 lbs.)