Five Bluffton Middle School students participated at the State Science Fair in Columbus on May 5. Two students earned superior ratings and three earned excellent ratings, Dave Bracy, science teacher, told The Icon.
Superior
Brielle Hamilton and Elizabeth Nisly earned a superior rating with Brielle also earning the Ohio University Physics and Astronomy Young Scientist Award worth $50.
Excellent
Earning Excellent awards was Sara Bertka, Joel Siefker, and Sam Crisp.
Bluffton Fire Chief Jon Kinn announced today (May 8) the Bluffton Fire Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the State Fire Marshall's Office.
Chief Kinn told The Icon that the grant monies will be used to purchase
personal protective equipment for the members of the fire department.
Riley Creek Baptist Church, 4950, Township Road 27, Bluffton, will hold Vacation Bible School Sunday to Wednesday, June 10 -13, from 6 to 8 p.m. for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade.
The children will enjoy music, games, crafts, snacks, and Bible lessons. The program is free. The church phone number is 419-326-6361. Email uat [email protected] or see the church Facebook page for more information.
The discussion will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at Richland Manor, 7400 Swaney Rd., Bluffton. Lunch will be provided with advance registration, courtesy of Richland Manor.