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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.

From ODOT District 1

Hillville Road over Interstate 75 will close April 1 for approximately one day for bridge maintenance.

Provided by Allen County Health Department

Allen County, Ohio residents, policymakers and community organizations now have  access to a comprehensive set of health data tools, including the latest County Health Rankings released March 19, as well as a newly released 2024 Community Health Assessment and Allen County Health Atlas. These resources aim to empower communities with valuable insights into health trends and disparities, guiding informed decision-making and targeted interventions. 

County Health Rankings, published annually by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, provides a detailed look at the factors influencing health outcomes. New this year is an updated model of health that focuses on how power and rules – like laws, budgets, culture and worldviews – shape community conditions and health.  MORE ▶︎

By Paula Pyzik Scott

Sample ballots for Precincts A, B and C in the Village of Bluffton show the following questions and issues for the May 6, 2023 primary election. See links below to view sample ballots.

Issue 2 Proposed Constitutional Amendment to fund public infrastructure capital improvements by permitting the issuance of general obligation bonds.

Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Allen County Children Services

Proposed Income Tax (Renewal) Bluffton Exempted Village School District

The Allen County Board of Elections has provided the following Election Notice for the Primary/Special Election of May 6, 2025.

CANDIDATES & ISSUES LISTS

Military and Overseas Citizens Notice- UOCAVA Notice – Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB)
List of Issues Filed
List of Candidates filed (updated daily just after 4:30 p.m.)
** NO CANDIDATES WILL BE ON May Ballot. Certified Candidates will move to the General Election.  MORE ▶︎

From the Ohio Division of Wildlife Officers
State Wildlife Officer Nolan Johnson, assigned to Van Wert County, donated 147 pounds of venison that had been seized as evidence to the Van Wert Cooperative Ministries. This was the first time the organization received a donation from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and they were very grateful. When possible, venison seized as evidence in white-tailed deer violation cases is donated to food pantries.

LIMA __The Awakenings Victim Outreach Program at Area Agency on Aging 3 was awarded a multi-year grant through the Health Path Foundation of Ohio to support older adults (60+).

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