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Timothy Cooper, 41, of Bluffton, crashed into a N. Dixie Hwy. residence on the morning of March 22 according to an Ohio State Highway Patrol report.

Cooper was taken to the hospital and the 2008 Honda Accord he was driving was disabled by front end damage. 

In the incident, Cooper was traveling southwest at an estimated 55 mph, crossed the centerline and hit a home near Lugabill Rd.

The driver was cited with operating a vehicle without reasonable control. An unknown distraction was indicated in the crash report.

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Due to the increased threat of severe weather, Allen County EMA will not be administering the monthly test of the 50 Allen County Community Warning Sirens at noon on April 2, 2025, as was scheduled.

The next monthly test of the warning sirens is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at noon.

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By Liz Gordon-Hancock

The following seven land transfers took place in the Bluffton Exempted Village School District for the month of March 2025 as reported on the websites of Allen County Auditor Rachael S. Gilroy and Hancock County Auditor Charity A. Rauschenberg.

Address - Sale Date - Sale Price - Land Use - Owner From / To

Residential

220 N SPRING ST – 3/17/2025 – $99,000 – Single family dwelling – From Christopher Noel & Liana Miller to Lori & Darryl Nester

136 HILLCREST DR 3/17/2025 – $272,450 – Single family dwelling – From David & Patricia Ulrich to Kyle W Strahm

151 BENTLEY RD – 3/19/2025 – $210,000 – Single family dwelling – From James & Elizabeth Gerten to Richard & Meri Skilliter

623 HARMON RD – 3/19/2025 – $220,000 – Single family dwelling – From Richard & Meri Skilliter to Sean & Stephanie McMahon.  MORE ▶︎

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Betty C. Mumaugh, 97, passed away March 28, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Betty was born February 7, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to Charles and Maude (Roberts) Cook who preceded her in death. On July 3, 1964 she married William Mumaugh who preceded her in death on May 7, 1997. 

She was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and was a member of Rockport United Methodist. She enjoyed reading and gardening. 

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (David) White of Leipsic; grandson, David (Rachel) White of Leipsic; and great-grandson, Benjamin White.

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Click to enlarge photo. The new Leo Club from Bluffton High School joined Bluffton Clean Up to remove trash along the Riley Creek from Buckeye Park all the way behind Community Markets. Organizers noted, "It was truly inspiring to see so many young adults stepping up to take care of their town and show such pride in their community." From Bluffton Clean Up Facebook. ◾️

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Allen County EMA has issued a Severe Weather Alert for Wednesday, April 2.

There is a potential for severe weather on Wednesday, April 2. The primary threats include:

  • Damaging Winds
  • Heavy Rainfall — with rates of 0.5 to 1 inch per hour

These conditions could lead to localized flooding and hazardous travel. Please stay weather aware, have multiple ways to receive alerts, and avoid flooded roadways.

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