An open house for prospective students and their parents is planned Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Apollo Career Center. It is for ninth and tenth grade students and their parents or anyone interested in learning more about Apollo. Instructors and staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.
Bluffton Public Library is currently operating with $64,000 less in state funding as compared to 2008, according to Cindi Chasse, library director.
The staff and administration identified a wealth of savings that allowed them to sustain services and hours during a very challenging year, but the threat of additional state funding cuts may make that even more difficult during 2011. The Ohio Library Council has recommended that libraries plan for an additional funding reduction of 15 percent.
Bluffton chamber members have an opportunity to hear about "Extending Our Reach: The Campaign for Bluffton," during the 7:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 11, chamber breakfast at the town hall.
Hans Houshower, vice president for advancement at Bluffton University, will give the presentation.
