Regional news

There's lots of news on the Bluffton Middle School website concerning students. Here's a sampling of those items:

High school girls' tennis
Any 8th grade girl interested in playing high school tennis in the fall, please stop by the middle school office to sign up.

Bluffton's November general election will be the most interesting on record. On the ballot are races for mayor and council.

Three mayoral candidates are:
• Judy Augsburger, independent
• David Steiner, Republican
• Jerry Cupples, independent

Three council candidates are:
• Joseph Sehlhorst, independent
• Shawn Burrell, independent
• Richard Johnson, Republican

Q: Who can help?
A: Individuals, families, businesses, civic organizations and industries (anyone).

Help Bluffton explode with color and sound on Saturday, June 27. 

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce in cooperating a major sponsorship with Springfield Firework, chamber members and you, will bring a fireworks display to Bluffton for the second year.

This year’s display takes place at dusk in the Bluffton University football stadium area. The show costs $8,000+ and the chamber has its hand out seeking help to pay for the show.

The United Way of Bluffton, Beaverdam, and Richland Township current 2014-2015 campaign has raised $20,233.49, out of the campaign goal of $25,000, according to Neil Reichenbach, treasurer  

The percentage amount raised is 80.93%.  Persons may continue to make contributions at Citizens National Bank, or print the attachment at the bottom of this story and mail it to the United Way.

CLICK HERE TO OPEN THE PLEDGE FORM ATTACHMENT.

As the 2014-15 school years winds down, Bluffton Elementary PTO offers this summary of its spring activities, according to Melissa Knauss, president:

"With only a few weeks left of this school year, the PTO committee wants to thank everyone who made this year such a success for us, allowing the committee to do so many things for our school, it's teachers, and students. Whether you volunteered your time or donated items, we appreciate each and every one of you.

Bicycle enthusiasts may register for the inaugural Ride to Remember bicycle ride scheduled Saturday, July 11, in Bluffton. 

The event offers short bike routes for families interested in biking together all the way to a 100-mile route for experienced riders starting and ending at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

A FLYER WITH REGISTRATION DETALS IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

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