Tickets are available for the next performance in the 2014-15 Bluffton University Artist Series, by the Palace Theatre Big Band at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in Yoder Recital Hall.
Bluffton's Chase bank was the scene of a robbery this morning (Oct. 21). A statement from Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, explains that a suspect has been arrested.
Skilliter's report follows:
At 8:56 a.m. today a lone white male entered the Chase Bank, 135 S. Main St., Bluffton, and presented tellers with a note that threatened an explosion if his demand for money was not met. A teller complied with the demand and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The man fled from the bank.
An apparent bank robber is in custody following a break-in at Chase, 135 N. Main St., Bluffton, this morning. At least a dozen police officers from Bluffton and Allen County Sheriff were on the scene when this photo was taken at 9:35 a.m. Nearly one-half dozen squad cars were on the scene as the bank area is roped off and designated as a crime scene. Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, told the Icon that a suspect is in custody. More details will follow. CLICK FOR A VIDEO.
Note: The Icon accidentially sat on this letter by error. We received it on Oct. 14. Our apologies.
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You may soon notice that pumpkins aren’t just orange this year. Before long, hand-painted pumpkins will be distributed throughout Bluffton, exhibiting a variety of colors not typically seen on this fixture of autumn.
BFR Sports & Fitness will provide a free Halloween event from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday,
October 26. The event will include games, crafts, and snacks for families with young children. A costume judging contest is scheduled for 3 p.m., with divisions for ages 0-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11 and older, and a family/group division.
