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Two fatal traffic crashes during October in Allen County

Posted by Staff on November 16, 2022 - 5:54am

The Lima-Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were 2 (two) fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during the month of October 2022. 

A total of 12 fatalities resulting from traffic crashes have occurred so far this year. One fatality recorded for this month was a result of a crash that took place in September.

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Bluffton EMS report for October 2022

Posted by Staff on November 11, 2022 - 6:24am

Bluffton EMS Chief Jan Basinger provided the following activity report for local volunteer crews during October 2022.

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Trial dates set for men involved in deadly high speed chase

Posted by Paula Scott on November 10, 2022 - 7:51am

An April 24, 2023 trial date has been scheduled for Emin Johnson, the driver of a car that struck and killed Bluffton police officer Dominic Francis on March 31, 2022. The date was scheduled on Wednesday in Hancock County Common Pleas Court, according to a Lima News report on November 9. Ten counts ranging from involuntary manslaughter to improper handling of firearms are part of the indictment.

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Teens for Christ investigation announcement

Posted by Staff on November 9, 2022 - 6:03am

This announcement was issued by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office on November 8: 

As you are aware, we have been investigating complaints involving members and staff of a local Teens for Christ chapter for several months. As of the date of this email no state charges have been filed and it is unknown if any will be. As this investigation has proceeded, we have found that many complaints cross state lines and some of the alleged questionable conduct has occurred far outside of this agency’s jurisdiction.  

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Arrest and investigation following incident at Cairo grain elevator

Posted by Staff on November 8, 2022 - 9:41am

The Allen County Sheriff's Office announced the following on November 8, 2022:

On October 29, 2022 at approximately 6:09 p.m. Allen County Deputies were dispatched to the Cairo Grain Elevator. A male, later identified as Derek D. Tussing (DOB 3-10-1991) of Delphos, had tried to pull a female out of her car.

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Fire safety assemblies at Bluffton Elementary

Posted by Paula Scott on November 1, 2022 - 7:25am

Every October--Fire Safety Month--brings the Bluffton Fire Department to the  elementary school. But this year, Chief Jon Kinn and volunteer firefighters Tyler Delong-Clem and John Bowers provided something a little different: two assemblies for all students in grades K-5.

Principal Ben Thiel appreciated having a program that emphasized responsibility and preparation for all grades, noting that the program was "not just fun," it was about having a plan in the event of a fire.

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