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PHOTOS from Swiss Community Historical Society

MEDIA RELEASE__Second Saturday returns to the Swiss Community Historical Society’s Schumacher Homestead at 8350 Bixel Rd. on June 13 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.  

Living in “The Settlement” was a lot of work, but that didn’t mean there wasn’t time for play and recreation. Join SCHS volunteers to learn about and try both parlor and outdoor games and toys from the mid-1800s.  

PHOTOS by Jamie Nygaard / CLICK to enlarge

Pirate girls 2nd as team; Bluffton track qualifies 6 individuals, 4 relays to state

By Cort Reynolds

MARION – The Bluffton High School track and field team had two athletes and a girls relay win regional titles, while several others advanced to the state meet with strong showings at the Div. V Region 11 finals hosted by Marion Harding on Friday, May 29. 

Sophomore standout Maelee Miller and senior speed demon Kain Wright each seized two regional running championships.

By Betsi Werling

It was a pleasure to interview Mary Ramseyer, as I have known her since she was my cheerleading coach at UVA Wise. We have shared a special friendship for many years.

Leslie Scott, DO
Family Medicine, Caughman Health Center

Are you currently a smoker, or have you ever been? If the answer is yes, then there are important health screenings that you may qualify to have completed. Smoking increases the risk of many health complications, including cancer. Cigarette smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer and is linked to 80-90% of lung cancer deaths. The good news is that screenings are available to detect these health issues early, when they are most treatable.  

MEDIA RELEASE_Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held at the library starting Thursday, June 4, through Saturday, June 6, in the library’s lower level. Sale proceeds benefit library services, materials, and programs. Your purchase at this sale goes to enriching Bluffton and the surrounding community. 

MEDIA RELEASE_Hey Kids! Monday, June 1, is the first day of Summer Read - if you visit the Bluffton Public Library wearing something with a dinosaur theme, you will receive a little prize! 

Following are some summer-long events being held by the library for Summer Read:

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