Every October--Fire Safety Month--brings the Bluffton Fire Department to the elementary school. But this year, Chief Jon Kinn and volunteer firefighters Tyler Delong-Clem and John Bowers provided something a little different: two assemblies for all students in grades K-5.
Principal Ben Thiel appreciated having a program that emphasized responsibility and preparation for all grades, noting that the program was "not just fun," it was about having a plan in the event of a fire.
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.
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.
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.
