September middle school Pirates of the month named
The Bluffton Middle School September Pirates of the Month were recently announced. Click here to view their photos. They are:
6th Grade:
Tyler McLaughlin, son of Jim and Lisa McGlaughlin, Bluffton. Tyler is a member of the Bluffton Bucs football team and plays basketball and baseball. He attends St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Sarah Theisen, daughter of Bill and Beth Theisen, Bluffton. Sarah is a member of the BMS choir and band, and is trying out for the BMS quiz bowl team. She is a Girl Scout, plays BFR soccer, and attends St. Mary's Catholic church.
7th Graders:
Rachel Moser, daughter of Bruce and Cindy Moser, Bluffton. Rachel is a member of the BMS choir and band. She attends Ebenezer Mennonite church and plays BFR soccer.
Blake Sampson, son of Adrian Smallwood, Bluffton.
Blake is a member of the Bluffton Bucs football team. He attends a church in Lima.
8th Graders:
Rebekah Stuard, daughter of Carl and Cheryl Stuard, Forest. Rebekah volunteers at the Bluffton Public Library during the summer reading program.
Colin Thierjung, son of Scott and Connie Walther, Bluffton. Colin plays baseball and is a member of the BMS wrestling team.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Alice June (Hochstettler) Kliewer worked at Grace Bible Institute
- Bluffton College grad was famous for memorizing all of Paradise Lost
- Leiber honored by Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame
- SCHS Swiss Day to be held at new Swiss Heritage Center, June 28
- Free movie: Eight on the Lam, July 27
- Screen time: Impact on youth update
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 24
- Luvu a Latte temporary closure until July 14
- Results of Icon poll: How connected do you feel to the Bluffton community?
- Loving Laura’s Curls created to provide wigs for local cancer patients
- America 250 drone show illuminates Bluffton sky
- Recap of June 22 Bluffton Council Meeting