The stop signs at the railroad crossing on County Line Road have been removed. There are now crossing signals there to warn traffic. On Monday Bluffton council will act on legislation to repeal the ordinance authorizing a penalty for failure to stop at the stop signs.
The stop signs were put in place in the 1980s after a fatal accident occurred at the crossing. Since that time frequency of trains has decreased to two a day and the speed of those trains is at a very slow pace.
More more "Stop, Look and Listen" at the County Line Road.
Bluffton council plans to remove the stop signs on County Line Road at the Norfolk Southern Railroad, stating the signs are "no longer necessary."
The first reading of the legislation will be read on Monday. The stop signs were put in place in the 1980s after a fatal accident occurred at the crossing. Since that time frequency of trains has decreased to two a day and the speed of those trains is at a very slow pace.
Twisted Wisk Cafe Saturday's ribbon cutting makes it official. The new owners of the former Common Grounds cut the ribbon. From left, Sam Erter, Luke Davis and Jessi Davis and their children, with Phil Zimmerly, director of the Bluffton chamber. (Jamie Nygaard photo)
Owen Brown successfully finishes his first-ever attempt at using chop sticks. He attended a crafts, culture and cuisine session at the Bluffton Public Library instructed by Ayane Hida. More photos below show June Essinger, Levin Essinger, Greta Kauffman and Sophia Kauffman, each mastering the chop sticks.
Each Saturday this summer the Bluffton Pandora Swiss Community Historical Society will be open its Schumacher Homestead from 1 to 5 p.m. for self-guided or docent led tours.
Visitors will be able to tour the house, garden, summer kitchen, and workshop.
In addition, the barn will be open on the last Saturday of each of the three months. Public admission to the Homestead is $5 per person; however, current members of the Society and children 16 and under are admitted free.
Saturday’s in Bluffton become busy in the summer. This Saturday is no exception. The town will even close Main Street from Cherry to the Farmers’ Market for a specail event.
With a day like this, why leave town? Here’s the list of activities:
