The village of Bluffton's spring clean-up week starts Wednesday, May 22, and runs through Tuesday, May 28, according to Bryan Lloyd, assistant village administrator.
Dumpsters will be located at the village brush dump on Spring Street during this period.
Items not permitted to dump are household hazardous materials, paint, used motor oil, car batteries and tires. The premises will be under video surveillance and the clean-up week is only for residents of the village.
It's a wonderful time of the year, with baby birds leaving their nests and learning how to fly. But unfortunately, it's easy for cats to catch the baby birds. This is a great time of year to keep your cat inside, and give the birds a chance to fly.
The Bluffton Food Pantry's supplies are running a bit low and could use some reinforcements, according to Ed Yeager, board president of the Bluffton Community Assistance Program.
Item may be delivered to St. John’s United Church of Christ.
There are some needs for the next couple of months.
Bluffton Public Library is pleased to announce its “Universe of Stories” Summer Program with reading challenges, programs and events, weekly incentive prizes, and grand prize drawings for all age groups. Each year the library’s mission is to encourage people of all ages to continue to read, gather, and learn throughout every stage of their lives.
A new Bluffton tradition was established last week, recognizing retired Bluffton police officers.
Two retired Bluffton police chiefs are the first inductees to a Wall of Honor, recognizing the officers. Those inducted this year are Rick Skilliter and the late William Gaiffe.
The May 15 ceremony, took place at the newly-established wall on the second floor lobby of the police department in the town hall.
