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.
Bluffton University will host a September 17 reception for artists Sue Hershberger Yoder and John Yoder whose work is currently showcased at the Grace Albrecht Gallery of Sauder Visual Arts Center.
Gallery hours in the Sauder Visual Arts Center are 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. weekdays and 1:00-5:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
The event will celebrate their exhibit “Liquid Illumination 2.0” which features projective illuminations and framed prints on silk. According to the artists’ statement, “The liturgical atmosphere of this installation is intended to acknowledge that, like the simultaneously sacred and superficial qualities of rose windows and illuminated manuscripts, artistic and religious ideologies are also always malleable and open to interpretation.”
The reception will take place from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17. The artists will share about their work and answer questions at 1:30 p.m.
Arts at Bluffton events are made possible due to generous support from donors including David Bertsche ’57 and James ’83 and Rhonda (Louis ’84) Fox.
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).
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.
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!
