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Dr. Ali Chohan joins Putnam County Primary Care

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2023 - 6:00am

Ali Chohan, MD, a physician specializing in family medicine, has joined the team at Putnam County Primary Care-Ottawa, a division of Blanchard Valley Health System.

Dr. Chohan earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn (Dearborn, Michigan), followed by a medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine (Antigua and Barbuda). He completed his residency in family medicine at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (Kalamazoo, Michigan).

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Blanchard Valley Health System
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Annual Safe Community Awards nominations

Posted by Staff on September 6, 2023 - 6:00am

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition is gearing up for the 25th annual Safe Community Awards and asking the public for nominations of outstanding individuals who live or work in Allen County. 

Members of the community can be nominated for their work in outreach, enforcement, rehabilitation, education, and emergency services.

All members of the public are encouraged to make nominations using the attached form HERE.

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Regional news
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Sheriff's office warns of gunfire striking trees and signs

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 3:35pm

Announcement by the Allen County Sheriff's Office on September 5:

During the past two weekends, two different homes have been struck by gunfire on west side, rural Allen County roads in the same general area. Other residences in the area have reported gunfire at night and hearing bullets strike trees and signs around their homes.

We are releasing this information in hopes the suspects will consider the ignorance of their actions. When caught you are facing multiple felony charges which could result in years of prison time. If someone is killed or injured by your deliberately negligent actions you are likely going to face criminal charges ranging anywhere from felonious assault to murder. Please consider the danger you place innocent families, travelers, and yourself in with your careless actions.

If you have any information related to these shooting incidents, please contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Bureau at 419-227-3535. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 419-229-STOP (7867).

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Police/Fire/EMS
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Verizon callers cannot reach Bluffton Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on September 5, 2023 - 9:44am

On Tuesday morning, September 5, the Bluffton Schools announced that due to a technical problem between Verizon customers and the school’s phone system, Verizon customers cannot call into the school at this time. Please email [email protected] or 419.236.3030.

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Letter: Significance of August 8 NO vote

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 9:28am

It is our sincere hope that members of the Ohio legislature realize the importance and significance of the “NO” vote on Issue #1 on August 8, 2023. The citizens of Ohio said they want their voice heard in regards to state policies, laws and constitution.

We want elected officials who will work for the public good, not the party good!

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Letters
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BFR group exercise schedule

Posted by Staff on September 5, 2023 - 9:20am

Bluffton Family Recreation has a new group execise schedule including the return of All-Star Aerobics and Yoga. The new schedule begins September 5.

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Bluffton Family YMCA
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