“Unusual Bluffton visitors, saloons and other stories,” is the topic of a program by Fred Steiner at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton.
“From the 1880s to the 1930s Bluffton was part of a circuit visited by interesting groups of itinerants,” said Steiner. “Most of these visitors were harmless and homeless persons traveling the countryside. They included drifters, peddlers, misfits and people from the Romani culture.”
A Hancock County grand jury has charged a Bluffton man with raping a teenager in June of 2022.
Dillon E. Amos of 4150 Ohio 103, Bluffton, has been charged with rape, a first-degree felony, and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a fourth-degree felony, according to information from the Hancock County court of Common Pleas.
By Karen Kier
Pharmacist on behalf of the ONU HealthWise team
On Saturday May 13, we had tickets to see the Cleveland Guardians play the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. The first 10,000 fans received replicas of the Golden Gloves being awarded that night to four Guardians players. This was the first time in franchise history for four players to receive the award in one year. The Gold Glove trophies were given to outfielders Steven Kwan and Myles Straw as well as pitcher Shane Bieber. The final award went to Andres Gimenez for his performance at second base.
Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two
During the recent walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith, assigned to Henry County, patrolled the Maumee River near popular fishing areas. Officer Smith observed an angler snag a fish and add it to his stringer. In Ohio, accidentally snagged fish must be unhooked and released immediately. Officer Smith contacted the man, confiscated the illegally caught fish, and issued a summons. Fines and court costs totaled $137 for the offense.
The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were zero fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April 2023. (Data table)
Thus far, there have been a total of 4 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through April.
PANDORA—Join The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm's annual “Spring Migration Hike” on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00-10:30 a.m.
Birders should dress for the weather in earth-toned colors and sturdy hiking shoes that can get muddy. They'll be walking with stops to look and listen for migrating and resident birds. What they see will be documented on Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s ebird and shared with any participants who want to share their email. Bring binoculars and cameras are welcome.
