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Weekend assault continues under investigation

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 20, 2012 - 8:02am

Bluffton police continue to investigate possible leads in an incident that took place in Bluffton over the weekend. The Icon understands that it took place near the Main Street-College Avenue intersection.

"An 18-year-old male was walking along the sidewalk and was assaulted by an unidentified black male in his late teens or early 20s," Rick Skilliter, Bluffton police chief, informed The Icon. "We would encourage anyone who may have seen the incident happen to contact the police to provide additional leads for us to follow up."

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American Red Cross asks for donations to assist Findlay fire victims

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 12, 2012 - 7:41am

Early on the morning of Feb. 23, a massive fire at the Argyle Apartments building in downtown Findlay drove 20 families from their homes, with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.

The Red Cross was on scene quickly, to provide for the men, women and children who lost their homes that morning. An evacuation center was opened by Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers for the families.

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Bluffton February police docket released

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 8, 2012 - 6:17am

Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket
February, 2012
2nd
-Officers responded to an injury traffic crash in the 300 block of S. Main St. Danielle Basinger, 16, of Columbus Grove was issued a citation for failing to yield the right of way and the case is pending in Allen County Juvenile Court.
-A newspaper carrier reported being threatened by an unknown male while delivering papers on Cherry St.
3rd

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Red Cross assisting family who lost house in Williamstown fire

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 7, 2012 - 4:03pm

The American Red Cross Hancock County Chapter is helping a family of four who lost their home to a fire March 7.

Volunteer members of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to the scene south of Arlington to assist the mother and three children who lived in the home.

The Red Cross is providing emergency shelter for the family and assistance for food, clothing and other immediate needs, comfort kits with personal hygiene items and stuffed animals for the children.

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Another busy month for Bluffton EMS

Posted by Fred Steiner on March 1, 2012 - 5:02pm

Bluffton EMS Docket
February 2012

Jan Basinger, Bluffton EMS chief, provided The Icon with the February EMS runs.

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If it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is: Bluffton elderly hit with scams according to police

Posted by Fred Steiner on February 27, 2012 - 4:43pm

Several telephone scams have been reported to Bluffton police this winter. Many have struck at elderly residents. Police Chief Rick Skilliter explained some of these scams to The Icon and warned viewers to beware.

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