Regional news

As the seasons change, it may seem that the beauty around us is fleeting. However, area photographers have captured that beauty and the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District has collected it.

The weekend the park district will unveil of the winning photographs from its 46th annual Nature Photography Contest, which had a record 315 photos entered this year.

On November 3, Mayor Rich Johnson announced that Village of Bluffton leaf collection services have been paused due to several equipment failures.

This service is scheduled to return on Monday, November 7.

Johnson's message includes "Thank you for your patience as we work to get this practice back on schedule."

Apollo Career Center High School has issued a reminder that a renewal levy in on the November 8 general election ballot in the eleven school districts it serves.

  • This is the district's only renewal levy
  • Apollo Career Center has a 0.19 mill renewal levy on the ballot November 8, 2022 for maintenance expenses:
  • The original levy was passed by voters in 2013 at 0.19 mills
  • This is a 10 year levy.
  • $416,994 is collected from the levy each year.
  • These dollars can only be used for maintenance of the current facility including HVAC systems, roofing, windows, and other equipment.
  • No salaries or benefits can be paid from this levy.

During the white-tailed deer gun hunting season, State Wildlife Officer Ryan Kennedy, assigned to Hardin County, received a complaint concerning hunting without permission. Officer Kennedy observed two hunters dragging a deer off the complainant’s property. Further investigation revealed the hunters did not have permission to enter the property. Officer Kennedy issued citations to both hunters for hunting without permission. They were found guilty, and each received a $75 fine.

A 2-hour school delay has been announced by the Bluffton Exempted Village School District.

The National Weather Service has posted a fog advisory for Allen County:
DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING.

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio offers the following volunteer opportunities at its Mennonite Memorial Home, Willow Ridge, Hilty Home and Maple Crest facilities in Bluffton and Pandora. Those who are interested may contact Chris Moser at  [email protected] or call 419-358-1015 extension 263.

Mennonite Memorial Home, 410 W. Elm St.

Medical Transport drivers (licensed drivers to take residents to Bluffton, Lima, Findlay doctors’ appointments):

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