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A project to replace the bridge deck on the Bentley Road bridge over I-75, Bluffton, will require two overnight closures of I-75 this week.

I-75 northbound under the Bentley Road overpass will close overnight Thursday, June 15, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. for the removal of the bridge deck and parapet walls over northbound travel lanes.

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Riley Creek Arbor recently hosted a toy and book drive for the Bluffton Community Preschool.

They collected and also contributed several toys and books for the children who attend Bluffton Community Preschool. 

Bluffton Community Preschool had this to say on its Facebook:

Seven trips planned this summer, fall and winter

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 The Bluffton Senior Center announced its trips for the summer and fall, according to Tonya Meyer, director.

Trips follow:

• July 16-22, Bob and Bev Painter will accompany the group to Branson, Mo., and the Ozarks with 7 fantastic shows including the Sight and Sounds Theater. Cost is $864 for members and $882 for non-members.

No matter if you're a novice - there's a route for you at the July 8 Ride to Remember

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What’s your bike skill level?

This year’s third annual Ride to Remember (Saturday, July 8) offers routes for the novice, families with young children, intermediate routes and, believe it or not, 112 mile route.

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NANA DEB is a plate on a silver GMC Terrain that you'll spot in the Citizens National Bank drive-thru in Bluffton.

Bluffton's biggest birthday party of the year

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It you didn't know better, you've have thought there was carnival in town on Saturday.

CHECK OUT JAMIE NYGAARD'S PHOTOS AT BOTTOM OF STORY -

The carnival was Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn's birthday celebration. The party closed Main Street with carnival games, children’s’ activities, and buy-one-get-one specials.

That's not all. There were inflatable games, a balloon animal artist, Plinko, fish pond, and to top it all off Caramel to Die For ice cream sundaes.

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