FROM BLUFFTON COUNCIL PACKET__On August 5, Bluffton Police Chief Ryan Burkholder provided the attached monthly report for July 2026 to the Village of Bluffton Council.
The infographic, above, summarizes police department activity. The report details incident breakdowns by month beginning in January. Ticket summaries are also provided
MEDIA RELEASE__On August 28, 2026, at approximately 3:34 a.m., the Findlay Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded to a report of a commercial vehicle crash on IR 75 near milepost 144, Union Township, Hancock County.
Cory C. Holzhauer, age 32, from Vermilion, Ohio, was southbound on IR 75 driving a 2011 Volvo semi. Mr. Holzhauer drove off the right side of the road, drove back onto the roadway, and overturned. He suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene by HANCO EMS.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Bluffton Police Department would like to inform motorists of a recent change to the speed limit on State Route 103. The posted speed limit has been reduced from 45 MPH to 40 MPH.
This reduction was made after careful consideration of the increased amount of non-vehicular traffic along this corridor, including pedestrians and cyclists. The goal of this change is to improve safety for everyone who uses State Route 103 while maintaining the efficient flow of traffic.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the launch of its new mobile app, providing residents with a convenient way to stay informed, receive important alerts, and connect directly with the Sheriff’s Office.
