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November 14 Field Reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on November 18, 2023 - 6:00am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
During the early two-day white-tailed deer gun hunting season in the disease surveillance area, State Wildlife Officer Ryan Kennedy, assigned to Hardin County, received a report of a hunter with no hunter orange. Officer Kennedy located the bowhunter, who was sitting in a tree stand dressed in full camouflage. The bowhunter was issued a citation for not wearing hunter orange during a deer gun season. The subject pleaded guilty and received a $200 fine. It is important for every hunter, regardless of hunting implement, to wear hunter orange during any gun season. 

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One fatal traffic crash reported in Allen County for October 2023

Posted by Staff on November 18, 2023 - 6:00am

LIMA__The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there was one fatal traffic crash on Allen County roadways during October 2023.

Thus far, there have been a total of 8 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there were 12 fatal crash through October.

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Ohio continues into peak time for deer-related crashes

Posted by Staff on November 14, 2023 - 6:21am

COLUMBUS ___A reminder to motorists regarding the increase in deer-related traffic crashes this time of year has been issued by six agencies that respond to and track incidents.

Since 2018, statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol show there were 104,328 deer-related crashes on Ohio’s roadways. While 95% of deer-related crashes only resulted in property damage, 33 crashes resulted in fatal injuries to motorists, with a total 34 people being killed. Additionally, 47% of these crashes occurred in October, November and December.

The reminder includes these points:

  • Deer activity always increases during this time of year – especially at dawn and dusk.
  • If you happen to strike a deer, if you’re able, move yourself to a safe place, turn on your hazards and report the crash.
  • Deer become visibly active in October, November and December. This is due in large part to the fall breeding season, which sometimes causes deer to dart into roadways with little caution.
  • Use extra caution near fencerows, riparian corridors or other blocks of forested habitat.
  • If you see one, slow down and be prepared for more to cross the road.
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Eight new volunteers sworn in at CASA of Allen-Putnam counties

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2023 - 6:00am

CASA of Allen and Putnam Counties, a program of Crime Victim Services, has announced that eight new volunteer advocates were sworn in as officers of the court by Allen County Juvenile Court Judge Todd Kohlrieser during a swearing-in ceremony at The Met on Tuesday, October 31.  

Prior to being sworn in, volunteers and their guests heard from former CASA Director Tim Thurston on the lifelong impact each of these volunteers will have on children in our communities. 

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Uncontested races return Bluffton elected officials, elect Alice Basinger as new school board member

Posted by Paula Scott on November 8, 2023 - 8:40am

By Paula Scott

Unofficial summary reports for the November 7, 2023 General Election have been issued by the Allen County and Hancock County boards of elections. Results for Bluffton mayor and council members, Bluffton Exempted Village school board members, Richland Township trustee and fiscal officer, and Orange Township trustee and fiscal officer are below.

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BHS adds interactive sign, website Wall of Fame

Posted by Staff on November 8, 2023 - 6:00am

Two new ways to view Bluffton High School "Wall of Fame" photos and information have been announced. There is now an electronic interactive sign board in the High School cafeteria. You can also access this information from home at www.blufftonschools.org.

At the top of the web page is a slide show of current BHS teams and groups. Below are links to academic, athletics, arts, yearbooks and history.

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