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Findlay Post investigating fatal crash on Interstate 75 

Posted by Staff on October 21, 2022 - 11:53am

I-75 closed for over 9 hours

FINDLAY --The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a  fatal crash on Interstate 75 northbound, north of state Route 235 in Eagle Township. The crash occurred at approximately 2:44 a.m. in the traffic backup from a vehicle fire. 

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Report shows 3 fatal traffic crashes in Allen Co. during September

Posted by Staff on October 21, 2022 - 5:01am

The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 3 (three) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of September 2022 for a total of 9 fatalities this year.

Last year (2021) 11 fatal crashes resulting in 12 fatalities were reported through the month of September 2021. 

The attached tables represent fatal crashes in Allen County for the entire year of 2022.

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Saturday, October 15 Road Closure for Homecoming

Posted by Staff on October 15, 2022 - 4:56am

From 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October, 15, Bentley Rd. from Campus view to Elm Street will be closed for Homecoming events at Bluffton University.

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Bluffton EMS report for July-August-September 2022

Posted by Staff on October 13, 2022 - 5:25am

EMS Chief Jan Basinger provided the following activity report for local voluteer crews during July, August and September 2022.

The total number of calls for the year to date was 569 at the end of September.

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Hancock County Sheriff investigating shooting

Posted by Staff on September 16, 2022 - 10:45am

On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 12:42 p.m., the Hancock County Sheriff's Office received a report of a shooting at 7400 CR 304.

The caller reported Austin J Wickman (age 28) of Findlay, Ohio fired a handgun at a subject at the residence and fled the scene. Austin was reported to be driving a 2007 black Chevrolet 2500 bearing Ohio registration JTA9755.

Hancock County deputies responded to the area and were unable to locate Austin.

Austin is considered to be armed and should not be approached if located.

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Patrol officer applications being accepted

Posted by Staff on September 2, 2022 - 8:11am

The Bluffton Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Patrol Officer, according to a Sept. 1 post on the department's Facebook page.

Applicant must be OPOTA certified and experience is preferred. Applications can be picked up at the Bluffton Police Department,154 N. Main St. 

If you have questions about this job opportunity, call 419-358-2961.

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