Bluffton and Richland Township voters beat Allen County precincts in voting on May 7. Based on the total registered voters in Allen County only 24.46 percent voted on May 7.
Bluffton's three precincts average 38 percent turn out. Richland Township's two precincts averaged 36 percent turnout.
Here's the primary election vote by precinct in the Allen County portion of the Bluffton school district.
Summer Special Begins at BFR
BFR is offering a Summer Membership Special now through Aug. 31, according to Carole Enneking, director.
The summer membership includes four months of individual membership benefits for the price of a three-month membership. Cost of the summer special is $89.46, which averages to just over $22 per month compared with the monthly rate of $30.
DTR Industries, celebrating a quarter century in Bluffton in 2013, the , is the focus of the Friday morning, May 10, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.
The breakfast program will be presented by DTR and it will focus on several of its accomplishments over the past 25 years. Jason Brandt and Emily Peck, DTR associates, will make the presentation.
Celebrates spring with its 42nd annual downtown arts and crafts show on Saturday, May 12. The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce event features over 70 vendors all on Main Street. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission charge.
According to Fred Steiner, chamber CEO, this is the largest show in several years. It should attract several hundred persons. “The show is designed as a family event. It’s free and offers activities for all age groups,” he said.