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Putnam County Health Department issues warning for bat carrying rabies

Posted by Staff on July 19, 2024 - 7:10am

The Putnam County Health Department has received confirmation from the Ohio Department of Health that a bat from the county has tested positive for rabies. A resident from Union Township brought a bat to the health department for testing after an incident with their dog.

This is the first rabid bat to test positive in Putnam County since 2006. Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system of mammals and can be transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal.

According to Health Commissioner, Kim Rieman, "Bats provide many benefits such as pollination and pest control but are also a known source of rabies." Rieman added, "Residents should not fear spending time outside, but exercise caution around bats due to the risk of rabies." Pets should be kept nearby and monitored for any signs of illness.

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Magical summer sky

Posted by Paula Scott on July 19, 2024 - 6:00am

Sometimes you stop and smell the roses, sometimes you stop and take a picture--if you can find a safe spot to park in. This twilight sky was seen on July 16 near Old Lincoln Highway.

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Leis takes AEDG helm; Stratton to lead GLR and advance initiatives

Posted by Staff on July 19, 2024 - 6:00am

The Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG) has announced that Cindy Leis is its new President and CEO. This follows Dave Stratton's transition to President and CEO of the Greater Lima Region (GLR). Stratton has been with AEDG since 2015 and led the organization since 2019. Both boards have approved the transitions, which took effect on Monday, July 15.

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Apollo board of education meets July 22

Posted by Staff on July 19, 2024 - 6:00am

The Apollo Career Center's next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 

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Public Meetings
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Thayer-Dixie Hwy injury accident on July 16

Posted by Staff on July 18, 2024 - 10:56am

The Lima News reported that a Bluffton woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision at Thayer Rd and N. Dixie Highway on July 16.

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Allen County OVI checkpoint on July 19

Posted by Staff on July 18, 2024 - 10:02am

The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that an OVI checkpoint will be held in Allen County on the evening of July 19. The OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, is planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.

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