WLIO Hometown Stations has reported that Kris Shoemaker of Bluffton pleaded guilty to federal child pornography charges in December. Shoemaker was arrested in Bluffton in May 2025 by the FBI.
He is charged with one count each of distribution of child pornography and receipt of child pornography.
FROM BLUFFTON POLICE ON FACEBOOK__Thank you to everyone that followed the snow emergency procedures this week that allowed the Village Public Works Department to clear streets from the snowfall this past weekend. As of [Wednesday, January 28], all parking is able to return to normal throughout the village.
We also ask that if you have a fire hydrant on your property, please make sure the snow is cleared from around it so the fire department is able to locate and access it in the case of an emergency.
FROM BLUFFTON OHIO POLICE FACEBOOK, APPROX. 7 P.M. JANUARY 25__With the amount of snow that has fallen, Village of Bluffton snow emergency procedures will be followed.
1.) Please do not park on Main St in the business district so the snow can be safely removed.
2.) If you live in a cul-de-sac, please move vehicles into driveways so plows can access the streets. With vehicles parked on streets, plow drivers cannot get down the streets to effectively clear them.
FROM FACEBOOK__With the potential for severe weather heading to Ohio this weekend, we encourage everyone to start preparing now. Here's a few things you can do in the coming days to prepare yourself and your vehicle for inclement weather.
The Findlay Courier has reported that Gabriel Gratz of Ada was killed in a two-vehicle crash at 7:55 a.m. on Thursday, January 22.
Gratz was driving north on State Route 235 near Township Rd. 27 when he entered the southbound lane and struck a vehicle driven by Nicole Neely of Waterville.
Gratz was pronounced dead at the scene and Neely was transported to St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.
Details were provided by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office.
