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MEDIA RELEASE__The Missoula Children’s Theatre along with students of Trinity Lutheran School's first-eighth grades present Sleeping Beauty, an original adaptation of the classic fairy tale.

The show will take place in the school gym located at 105 Allen Street in Jenera on Friday, May 8, beginning at 6:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:00  p.m., allowing guests to find seating (first come first serve) and check out the amazing artwork on display in the gym produced by the students of our school. There will be a free-will offering to offset the cost of the production.

May 5 Primary Election

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Unofficial results for the May 5 Primary Election have been reported by the Allen County Board of Elections. Full results are available here.

BLUFFTON PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX LEVY
Bluffton voters approved the Tax Levy (Additional) for Bluffton Public Library, with 745 voting yes and 361 voting no.
 

FROM BSC NEWSLETTER__The Bluffton Senior Center, 132 N. Main St. is signing up members for the following Coach Trips with Tonya and Bus Trips with Debbie. Trip activity levels are explained below.

COACH TRIPS WITH TONYA

Scavenger Hunt Trip | June 3

Departs 6:45 a.m. Come visit the American Sign Museum and Jungle Jim’s International Market. We will have a guided tour of both AND have a scavenger hunt. In between we will have a yummy lunch at Tickle Pickle. Cost is $125 due at sign up. Level 3 lots of walking. Last day May 1.

MEDIA RELEASE__The following students will be attending Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State events during the summer of 2026 courtesy of American Legion Post 382. Pictured above, L-R) Katherine Gratz will be attending Buckeye Girls State at Bowling Green University, June 7-14. Emmittt Kidd, Coby Dailey and Robert Glenn will be attending Buckeye Boys State at Miami University, June 14-21. They will learn how government works during "A Week to Shape a Lifetime."

MAY 4 MEDIA RELEASE__Avery Ulrey has been recognized as the Bluffton Hight School Student of the Month for April 2026. Avery is a senior and the daughter of Nate and Emily Ulrey of Bluffton, Ohio.

Ulrey is a distinguished scholar, maintaining a perfect 4.00 GPA throughout her high school career. She has challenged herself academically by taking College Credit Plus (CCP) coursework in psychology and medical terminology at the University of Findlay and composition and mathematics at Rhodes State College, demonstrating both initiative and a commitment to her future goals.

FROM BPL UPDATE__On Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-7:15 p.m., local artist Jeanne Crumrine will teach a watercolor workshop on the lower level of Bluffton Public Library. 

Walk away with your own watercolor piece of art, complete with mat! There is a $10 supply fee at the door (cash only). Register in person or online as space is limited. Open to adults, and teens and children with an accompanying adult. 

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