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Catching "The King Pin" - tagged trout 1 - is every fisherman's goal on Sunday

Southgate Lanes bowling alley will be recognized by the Bluffton Sportmen's Club during this year's Sunday, May 4, 70th annual trout derby at the Buckeye, according to Tom Augsburger of the club.

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Grob Systems and Pandora-Gilboa schools form partnership

Ralf Bronnenmeier, chief executive officer, and Darrin Lanasky, manager, of Grob Systems,  Bluffton, presented Pandora-Gilboa High School’s engineering program with a $1,000 donation on April 30. 

The annual donation allows P-G’s engineering program to purchase supplies and materials to enhance student learning opportunities. The partnership formed in the fall when five students - in the photo - went to Grob seeking aid in purchasing a CNC mill for a new course.

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BFR summer membership special: four months for the price of three

Beginning May 1 and continuing through August 30, BFR Sports and Fitness is offering four months of membership for the cost of three from May 1 to Aug. 30, according to Carole Enneking, director. 

Individuals (14 years of age or older) will receive full membership benefits with this special. The price of $89.67 includes access to the fitness center, indoor track, discounts on class and training fees plus open recreation hours.

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Apollo Career Center receives Auditor of State Award

A recent financial audit of Apollo Career Center by the Auditor of State's office has returned a clean audit report. Apollo Career Center's excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award.

Greg Bukowski, Apollo Career Center Treasurer, "We are proud to receive the award again and very appreciative of our professional and dedicated staff."

The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria of a "clean" audit report:

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Bluffton Hospital, BVH echo labs receive accreditation

The Echocardiography Laboratories at Bluffton Hospital and Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) have been reaccredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

The Bluffton and BVH echo labs perform echocardiograms, a non-invasive test that detects and manages heart disease.

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Shannon Service Club seeks flag sponsors

The Shannon Service Club of Bluffton is again inviting you to help decorate the Main Street of Bluffton with American flags flying in the wind. These bright red, white and blue pennants have already added a touch of colorful decor to our Bluffton Community this spring.

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