It was the Hiram College Terriers who came away with a 5-3 win over Bluffton University baseball on a beautiful Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Playing at home, Bluffton fell to 9-14 on the season, while Hiram improved to 9-13.
The Terriers got on the board first in the top of the second inning, scoring three runs on four hits. Fairbanks scored via a fielder's choice before two singles plated both Giesken and Mallernee. Hiram added one more in the top of the third when Houdeshell scored on a wild pitch.
The April 11 Regular Meeting of the Bluffton council began with a moment of silence for Officer Dominic Francis, as requested by council member Jerry Cupples. Mayor Johnson led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance before beginning action with approval of the minutes of the prior meeting.
The following is an overview of the meeting with the full packet attached below.
A Public Hearing before the Bluffton Village Council has been scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Monday, May 9 on the third floor of the Town Hall at 154 N. Main St., Bluffton, OH.
This hearing will involve the following recommendation from the Village of Bluffton Planning Commission:
- Conditional approval of the Construction Drawings for the Chestnut Lane Subdivision.
The Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio Service Group will hold a Chicken BBQ fundraiser on April 30 with proceeds will supporting the purchase of a 6-person golf cart.
Last year a golf cart was borrowed for a short time and residents thoroughly enjoyed the local outings. As a result, MHCO will create a golf cart outings program for residents and visiting family members. Outings will be designed by residents and MHCO team members to secure a wide variety of themes from outdoor art to nature and familiar Bluffton sites. The golf cart will cost around $19,000.
On April 11, a Euclid man was indicted in the death of Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis, who was killed on March 31 while trying to stop a car fleeing at high speed near the I-75 exit at State Route 103.
Emin R. Johnson, 20, faces a 10-count indictment that includes charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated vehicular homicide. He is believed to be the driver of the car that struck Francis, according to the Findlay Courier. Johnson is currently in the Hancock County Justice Center,
