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A Bluffton police officer has been killed an attempt to stop suspects driving at high speeds across the state. Three suspects have been apprehended as of 12:49 p.m., according to the State Highway Patrol.

A vehicle speeding in excess of 100 m.p.h. was identified multiple times by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in the early hours of March 31.

At 2:30 a.m. Bluffton Police officer Dominic Francis was attempting to deploy stop sticks when he was struck by the suspect vehicle. Officer Francis later succumbed to his injuries from the crash.

The following information was provided by the Village of Bluffton for the convenience of those filing income tax returns. A printable version is also attached.

It’s tax time again. Below you will find important information in regards to filing your 2021 Village of Bluffton income tax return. 

The Village of Bluffton income tax filing deadline date for tax year 2021 returns will be Monday, April 18, 2022, for all taxpayers, except fiscal year accounts or taxpayers on Federal extensions.

Miniature donkey Molly Brown was caught playing chicken last week at Little Riley Creek Farm in rural Bluffton. Perhaps they were keeping each other warm during the cold snap.

Watch for more updates from the farm as we head into the growing season. 

By Karen Kier, Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team

By Cort Reynolds

Visiting Carey scored five runs in their final at bat to overcome a two-run deficit and edge the Bluffton High School softball team 10-9 in a wild season opener on a cold Tuesday evening, March 29.

The Pirate girls (0-1) trailed 5-0 after four innings, but rallied with an explosive seven-run fifth frame.

Yet Carey regained the lead with five runs in the seventh. Bluffton threatened to come back by plating two runs in the home seventh, but came up just short.

Signs announce the 1861 Wine Lounge at 115 N. Main St. Precinct B voters will also find the business on their May 3 ballot, requesting approval of its request to serve beer, wine and mixed beverages, and spirituous liquor.

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