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General election includes local issues for Apollo Career Center, unincorporated areas of Allen County

Posted by Paula Scott on November 7, 2022 - 8:11am

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 is Election Day with in person voting from 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. The polling location for Bluffton precincts A, B and C is The Centre at Bluffton,  601 N. Main St.

The Allen County Board of Elections has posted sample ballots at www.allen.boe.ohio.gov

November 7 – Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 7
November 8 – ELECTION DAY / Polls open 6:30 a.m. -7:30 p.m. / Absentee ballots must be in drop boxes by 7:30 p.m.

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JAMPD photo contest draws a record number of entries

Posted by Staff on November 6, 2022 - 7:58am

As the seasons change, it may seem that the beauty around us is fleeting. However, area photographers have captured that beauty and the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District has collected it.

The weekend the park district will unveil of the winning photographs from its 46th annual Nature Photography Contest, which had a record 315 photos entered this year.

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Leaf pickup paused until November 7

Posted by Staff on November 3, 2022 - 1:00pm

On November 3, Mayor Rich Johnson announced that Village of Bluffton leaf collection services have been paused due to several equipment failures.

This service is scheduled to return on Monday, November 7.

Johnson's message includes "Thank you for your patience as we work to get this practice back on schedule."

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Apollo renewal levy on November 8 ballot

Posted by Paula Scott on November 3, 2022 - 7:17am

Apollo Career Center High School has issued a reminder that a renewal levy in on the November 8 general election ballot in the eleven school districts it serves.

  • This is the district's only renewal levy
  • Apollo Career Center has a 0.19 mill renewal levy on the ballot November 8, 2022 for maintenance expenses:
  • The original levy was passed by voters in 2013 at 0.19 mills
  • This is a 10 year levy.
  • $416,994 is collected from the levy each year.
  • These dollars can only be used for maintenance of the current facility including HVAC systems, roofing, windows, and other equipment.
  • No salaries or benefits can be paid from this levy.
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Wildlife District Two reports citations, conversations

Posted by Staff on November 3, 2022 - 6:44am

During the white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Ryan Kennedy, assigned to Hardin County, received a complaint concerning hunting without permission. Officer Kennedy observed two hunters dragging a deer off the complainant’s property. Further investigation revealed the hunters did not have permission to enter the property. Officer Kennedy issued citations to both hunters for hunting without permission. They were found guilty, and each received a $75 fine.

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2-hour school delay on November 3

Posted by Paula Scott on November 3, 2022 - 6:30am

A 2-hour school delay has been announced by the Bluffton Exempted Village School District.

The National Weather Service has posted a fog advisory for Allen County:
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING.

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