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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,

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Data by Guy Verhoff, National Weather Service observer in Pandora

Editor's note: Snow in the air but not on the ground for early April 2022.

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The Bluffton Schools announced a 3-hour fog delay with 2-year kindergarten cancelled  for April 12, 2022.

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Allen County until 9 a.m., noting hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility.

Ohio expected to draw sky watchers

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Community planners across Ohio are talking about getting ready for the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse that is expected to draw tourists along a "path of totality" that will stretch from Texas to Maine.

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In honor of Officer Dominic Francis, the Village of Bluffton is offering a "We support law enforcement" yard sign to area residents.  

There is no cost for the sign, but all donations made will directly benefit the family of Officer Francis.  

Signs can be picked up at the Bluffton Town Hall on Thursday, April 7, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., limit one sign per address. 

On behalf of the Bluffton Police Department, thank you for the continued support.

Links to Dominic Francis funeral information, obituary and livestream

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UPDATED 1:38 p.m., April 7: Procession route to cemetery added below

The Village of Bluffton will close through access to the following roads starting at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 8 to accommodate a funeral motorcade for services honoring Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis:

Bentley Road from Augsburger Road to Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road/Grove Street

Elm Street from Bentley Road to Main Street

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