Flags fly at half mast in remembrance of Texas school shooting victims
In accordance with the orders issued by the President of the United States of America and in remembrance of the 19 children and 2 teachers who were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Governor DeWine has ordered that the flags of the United States and the State of Ohio be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds throughout the State of Ohio until sunset on May 28, 2022.
The Safer Ohio program provides ways to report suspicious activity, request roadside help and real-time traffic.
Report a tip by filling out the online form, by calling 1-877-OHS-INTEL (647-4683), or through the Safer Ohio App.
The Safer Ohio app allows citizens to report suspicious behavior or incidents and allows motorists to send a text for a response by a State Trooper for non-emergency situations such as a disabled vehicle or non-injury crash. Download from iTunes or Google Play.
In an emergency, please dial 911.
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, October 9, 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines on Thursday, October 8
- St. John Bible Church to host "Refocus on Purpose" workshop
- Royal riches: Gout
- Has Bluffton made a birder out of you?
- BPL Afterschool activity: Curious Kids Club
- Book and pizza tasting at Bluffton Public Library
- Final 50 for 250 performance at BPL
- Walking through the Suter Corn Maze
- Resident feedback sought for Regional Transportation Plan
- Bluffton University honors three for service, achievement and leadership
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, Friday, Oct. 9
- Fire extinguished at SRK Industries, plant resumed operation same day
- Bluffton girls tie Grove in NWC showdown
- Pirate volleyball falls to powerhouse Patriots
- BHS GOAT: Latin teacher Margaret Weaver
- Library patrons invited to showcase their collections or causes
- September 2026 land transfers in the Bluffton school district