Bluffton police report the suspect conviction and closure of a 2009 sexual assault investigation, according to Rick Skillier, Bluffton police chief.
Police were contacted in July, 2009, to investigate allegations of some form of sexual activity between a female juvenile and a 19-year-old male. The investigation led to a five count indictment of Jeremy L. Perrine, 19. Each of the five counts was for unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, with all counts being fourth degree felonies.
Scott Holland, professor of theology and culture and director of peace studies at Bethany Theological Seminary located in Richmond, Ind., will present Entering Whitman's America: A Theopoetics of Public Life at Bluffton University's Forum Series at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Founders Hall. Forum is free and open to the public.
Bluffton University will host a Careers in Music Day for high school students from 8:45 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15. This is a special day designed for students interested in Bluffton's music program.
High school students will sit in on classes, take a short complimentary private lesson, visit with music faculty and participate in a music ensemble rehearsal. This workshop will identify the diverse musical career opportunities available to students. All events are held on the Bluffton University campus. Registration is required by Feb. 12.
Bluffton Housing Corp. will hold its annual shareholder meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Vance Street Apartments.
The agenda includes reports on the operations of Riley View Apartments and Vance Street Apartments and the election of officers for 2010.
Three board members' terms are expiring. They are Ed Yeager, Fred Rodabaugh and Wayne Matter. Yeager and Rodabaugh have indicated that they are willing to serve on another three-year term.
