MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE__(Original release December 18, 2026) Death Investigation.
On November 24, 2025, Paula Dirmeyer came to the Ada Police Department to report that she had been assaulted within the Village of Ada by a known individual. Officers gathered information from her and began an investigation.
On November 27, officers were notified by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office that Paula had been found deceased in her rural Allen County home; her body was transported to Lucas County for a post-mortem exam.
MEDIA RELEASE__Sixteen members of the Bluffton Cattle Club provided community service on April 19 by helping the Bluffton Ohio Historical Society (BOHS) get the historic 1899 Depot, 415 N. Spring St., ready for the busy upcoming event season.
While some members spruced up the grounds and flower beds, others gave the Depot’s meeting room and kitchen a good spring scrub. Members then gathered on the Depot’s back deck for an outdoor club meeting.
BOHS thanks the Cattle Club for their service! The Bluffton Cattle Club is an Allen County 4-H group directed by Alan Begg.
I attended the April 18 Colonial Games & Pastimes event at the Bluffton Senior Center, hoping to do a little time travel back to the 18th century. In a nod to America 250 celebrations throughout the country, the plan was to enjoy games that our founding fathers and mothers enjoyed, such as checkers, marbles, pick-up sticks and whist.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on April 19, 2026, at approximately 2:59 A.M. on Interstate 75 near milepost 145 in Union Township.
MEDAI RELEASE__The Bluffton Shuffleboard Club is gearing up for a new season and is looking for players of all ages and skill levels. Play at the courts at Buckeye Park, 400 N Spring St. is scheduled for Mondays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 4 p.m., Saturdays at 10 a.m. Play will begin April 25, weather permitting. A 1-year club membership is $5. Find the club at www.ohioshuffle.weebly.com/bluffton and on Facebook. Have questions? Call Jeff at 419-957-0728.
