Were you awakened last night between 2 and 2:30 a.m. to what may have sounded like guns firing?
No such thing.
Rick Skillier, Bluffton police chief, informed the Icon this morning that several residents called the department about hearing "gun shots" in the early morning hours.
Skillier said that what residents heard were fireworks being shot off in the area of Bluffton University.
"There was no public safety hazard to the noises reported last night," Skilliter said. "Residents heard fireworks being shot off."
The "pink, red and white" Bluffton High School fast pitch softball team took the field Wednesday for a good cause. Bluffton and its opponent, Elida, had pink incorporated with their uniforms to make a statement for Breast Cancer Awareness. Bluffton won the hard fought game 5-3. (Thanks to Anthony Hattery for the photo and information)
Beginning May 1 and continuing through August 30, BFR Sports and Fitness is offering four months of membership for the cost of three from May 1 to Aug. 30, according to Carole Enneking, director.
Individuals (14 years of age or older) will receive full membership benefits with this special. The price of $89.67 includes access to the fitness center, indoor track, discounts on class and training fees plus open recreation hours.
Nathan Jordan pulls the plug on this Bluffton fire hydrant. Nearly 300 hydrants get flushed this week. This one is at the corner of Bentley and Sunset Drive.
It will be a busy week in Bluffton: the opening of the farmers' market, Bluffton Sportsmen's Club trout derby and...Bluffton University May Day and commencement.
Here's the schedule for Bluffton University events:
Bluffton University will mark its annual May Day weekend May 1-4 with traditional alumni reunions, student activities and graduation events, as well as a “faculty showcase” in Musselman Library.
Mustard Seed Café, 562 N. Main St., Bluffton, is open 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings with a full menu which includes 7 appetizers, 8 main course items, soups, salads and house-baked desserts.
In addition to the regular menu, the May 2 & 3 features celebrate Cinco de Mayo:
Entre: Pork Belly Tacos with Jicama Citrus Slaw, Avocado and Black Bans & Rice Dessert: Margarita crepe cake Beer: original Mexican beer started in 1899 – Sol Beer
