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Share the road with motorcycles

Posted by Staff on April 11, 2023 - 8:45am

A reminder from the Lima Allen County Regional Planning Commission.

The weather in northwest Ohio has finally warmed and motorcycles are out. It's time for a reminder to share the road and take some extra precautions.

Motorcycle riders are reminded to obey traffic laws, wear DOT-compliant helmets, and other protective gear; also, be visible by wearing bright colors or using reflective tape.

Drivers of cars, trucks, and buses are reminded to look out for and share the road with motorcyclists. Increasing cooperation among all road users will help to reduce crashes.

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New Ohio law: "Phones Down" while driving

Posted by Staff on April 6, 2023 - 5:46am

Beginning on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, it became illegal in most circumstances for anyone in Ohio to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device while driving.

A new educational campaign encourages Ohio drivers to "Lock Your Screen Before You Rock the Road." Additional materials relay the simple, but important message of "Phones Down. It's the Law." (PDF fact sheet HERE.)

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March 2023 local weather observations

Posted by Paula Scott on April 5, 2023 - 6:59am

Glad to see March 2023 and its weather in the rear view mirror? Here is the month's weather summary from NWS weather observer Guy Verhoff of Pandora.

March Weather Observations Chart

MARCH 2023 - PANDORA OBSERVATIONS

Avg. Temp. 39.0

Normal Avg. Temp 37.5

Normal Avg. Prec 2.58

Max Temp 65 on March 1

Min Temp 17 on March 19

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Severe weather safety reminders

Posted by Staff on April 1, 2023 - 8:30am

Severe storms including tornadoes resulted in damage, injuries and 11 deaths in the South and Midwest on Friday March 31-Saturday April 1. AEP Ohio has issued the following reminders on safety precautions:

"We strongly encourage customers with life-supporting medical equipment to have a backup power source and an alternate plan in the event of a power outage.

"As we get ready for the latest incoming weather, you too can prepare yourself and your loved ones by following these tips: 

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Tornado warning for Allen County at 1:00-1:15 a.m. on April 1

Posted by Paula Scott on April 1, 2023 - 1:30am

Sirens sounded and the Allen County Sheriff issued A TORNADO WARNING for Allen County, Ohio from 1:00-1:15 a.m on April 1, 2023.

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YouTuber’s search for helicopter ends in Bluffton, spotlights local Life Flight and airport

Posted by Paula Scott on March 31, 2023 - 6:08am

By Paula Scott

This week YouTuber Heavy D Sparks–who is also a co-star of the Discovery Channel series Diesel Brothers–posted a video on the successful end to the search for his dream helicopter, the Dolphin (a.k.a. Dauphin). The video is titled “How a $250,000 Scam Helped Me Find My Dream Helicopters.”

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