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By Marlena Ballinger / PHOTOS from Facebook

Bellim, Memory Lane, and If Not will be among 30 bands performing at Bluffton's 2026 Play Music on the Porch Day festival on August 29. The event is part of a worldwide movement featuring music in neighborhood settings.

This is the third year for the event in Bluffton. A final list of bands and a map of performers will be provided closer to the event.

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PHOTO October 11, 2025 Last football home game BHS Marching Band under the direction of David Sycks.

By Betsi Werling

David Sycks has served as the band director for Bluffton High School for 32 years, almost his entire teaching career. He retired following the 2025-2026 academic year. He’s also been playing the trumpet for 52 years, despite initially being encouraged to play a different instrument.

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FROM BSC HAPPENINGS_If you are roasting in the heat, remember that the Bluffton Senior Center has air-conditioning, fun things to do, and interesting people to talk to.

A variety of activities are planned throughout August.

Weekly activities:

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August 6 SCHS Open House spotlights herb garden

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Obituaries

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Larry "Eddie" E. Shepler Jr. was a farmer

Sports

  • / July 15, 2026

Sardines swim team preview week, July 20-24