The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the football regions and schedule format for the 2017 playoffs. New in 2017, all playoff games during the first four rounds will be played on Friday nights.
Bluffton Public Library hosts a program "Butterflies and Bees," at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 6.
Program presenters are Barb Snyder and Kim Thomas, master gardeners volunteers from Hardin County.
The program is arranged by the Gardeners of the Bluffton/Pandora Area and it is free and open to the public, according to Victoria Zeits, president of the club.
The club's recent newsletter is attached at the bottom.
Eight major sponsors are part of this year’s 3rd annual Ride to Remember, set for Saturday, July 8, in Bluffton.
The popular bike ride offers routes from 2 miles all the way to 112 miles Gran Fondo. A mass start is at 8 a.m. from Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.
"If you are looking to take the next step in your athletic career, elevate training is for you. The summer months offers a great chance to elevate your game to the next level," according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.
BFR’s training includes weight training, skill development and agility. Training is for high school through adults.
Matt Gillett, BFR sports coordinator and personal trainer, leads these sessions, available at $25 for a one-hour session or $120 for a package of six sessions.
Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for two 3-on-3 tournaments in June.
A 3-on-3 basketball tournament is Saturday, June 10. It has three divisions including middle school, high school and adults. The tourney is double-elimination. Cost per team is $100.
A 3-on-3 soccer tournament has two sessions. The first is Saturday, June 24. The second is Saturday, July 29. It has two divisions including high school and adults. Cost per team is $80.
Dr. Vincent McGinniss has joined the ENT Specialists of Northwest Ohio. Alongside Dr. Evan McBeath, Dr. McGinniss will provide comprehensive services for ear, nose and throat care.
Dr. McGinniss earned his medical degree from Michigan State University. He completed his otolaryngology and facial plastics residency at Michigan State University: Mclaren Macomb Hospital in Mt Clemens, Michigan. Dr. McGinniss is fellowship trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
