The Village of Bluffton and Bluffton Exempted Village School District have announced that they will be closed on Friday, April 8 for the funeral of Bluffton Police Officer Dominic Francis.
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 Golden Age News is published monthly by the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main St. It contains an overview of programs and classes held at the center. Members receive mail or email versions. Some 41 area businesses sponsor this service.
Below are some highlights from the April 2022 issue.
MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Monday, April 11, 6:00 p.m., Bluffton Senior Center
Our meal will be catered by Schnipke Inn. We will have fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed veggies and cupcakes. Cost is $9.00 and reservations need to be made by April 6.
Spring brings indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities to the following Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio (MHCO) facilities. Persons interested may contact Chris Moser, [email protected], 419-358-1015 extension 263.
Two local issues are on Bluffton ballots for the May 3 election: an income tax renewal for the Bluffton Exempted Village School District and a liquor sales option in Precinct B for the 1861 Wine Lounge to be located at 115 N. Main St., Bluffton.
The Allen County Board of Elections has posted sample ballots for the May 3 election on its website; however, voter district information for Ohio House, Ohio Senate, and State Central Committee is not expected until March 28.
With a high temperature of 73 and a low of 14, the first three weeks of March weather, as observed by Guy Verhoff in Pandora, show how variable the season can be.
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency agency reminds us that it is Ohio Severe Weather Awareness and Preparedness Week. Know where to go if a Tornado Watch escalates to a Tornado Warning. Safe rooms and storm shelters save lives.
Talk to you family members today to make sure everyone is prepared for severe weather.
