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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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The Ohio Naval Militia (ONM), an organized military unit that has served the State of Ohio and the nation since 1896, is seeking recruits age 17 and older who want to serve Ohio in a naval defense force.

The unit serves under Ohio's Adjutant General and is headquartered at the Camp Perry Joint Training Center, Port Clinton, Ohio. The Ohio Naval Militia is a part of the State of Ohio's Defense Forces which include the Ohio National Guard, Air National Guard, the Ohio Military Reserve and the Ohio Cyber Reserve. 

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Data from Guy Verhoff, Pandora weather observer

Icon editor: Goodbye March! Here's hoping we can say hello to some consistently milder weather.

Maximum temperature: 74 degrees on March 30; minimum temperature 16 degrees on March 28.

 

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