Bluffton High School String Chamber Ensemble receives Excellent rating
The Bluffton HS String Chamber Ensemble received an Excellent (II) rating at OMEA State Orchestra Adjudicated Event held at Bowling Green Middle School on, Feb. 28.
Performance selections included: "Postcards from Russia," "Korean Folk Variants," and "Elementals." The ensemble is under the direction of Rachael E. Lewis, assisted by Deb Herr.
Row 1: l-r Landon Cluts, Julian Harnish, Jack Neff, John McCall
Row 2: Deb Herr, Assistant Director, Jacob Bishop, Emily Sycks, Emma Woodruff, Sarah Siders, Nikki Campbell, Mark Bixel
Row 3: Rachael E. Lewis, Director, Tad Steiner, Isaac Andreas, Kyle Kahle, Katie Frazier, Kayla Brooks
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Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, August 13, 2026
- Families and customers create an oral history of memorable Bluffton businesses
- Local students travel to France, Monaco and Italy
- Move on Up: New drug for COVID-19 exposure
- Back to School Days at Bluffton Public Library
- 50 for 250 performances at Bluffton Public Library
- Community meal on August 20 at Bluffton Senior Center
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Obituary for centenarian Lois Jean Andreas
- Thomas "Tom" J. Basinger served in the U.S. Army
- President Sider to present Aug. 25 State of the University address
- August 10 council recap: Spending increase for Benroth bridge repairs
- MHCO requests zoning change for construction of senior duplexes
- WIP Wednesday: 1915 kitchen gets a charming DIY remodel
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
- Pirate girls tennis 2nd at Lima City tourney
- Professor Parquet on the passing of Don Nelson
- Bluffton historical society to discuss upcoming events, fundraising
- Bluffton Public Library hosts Mobile Health Clinic on Aug. 13
- 2026 PorchFest preview: Tommy Jenkins, Cat Dailey, Szabo Trio
- Chair massages offered at the Senior Center
- Bluffton Senior Center to host Spa Day