FROM HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF FACEBOOK__On 3/3026 at approx. 1530 hours, the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force assisted by the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, conducted a prostitution sting at the Fairway Inn, 855 OH-103, Bluffton, Ohio.
This operation yielded a large amount of suspected liquid methamphetamine, 88 tablets of LSD, 6 Schedule II pills, 1 gun, and drug paraphernalia.
As a result of the operation, the following person was arrested and incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center:
FROM FACEBOOK__April showers bring May car shows? Bluffton Cars & Coffee gives area car and motorcycle enthusiasts a reason to look forward to spring and summer Saturdays including May 23 - June 27 - July 25 - August 22 - September 26 - October 24, when 902 N. Main St. will host free events featuring cars, coffee and conversation.
Bill Herr is an Icon columnist who writes about local sports and his experiences as a nursing home chaplain.
By Betsi Werling
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Bill Herr at the Bluffton Senior Center, which he visits weekly. I hope you enjoy your 15 minutes with Bill as much as I did.
MEDIA RELEASE__Every four years Area Agency on Aging 3 conducts a Needs Assessment Survey to help gather data to form the Strategic Plan that will be a blueprint for operations for the future.
The Needs Assessment Survey is given to individuals enrolled in the agency’s programs, providers and community members. The survey is distributed throughout the 7-county service area of Area Agency on Aging 3, including Allen Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert counties. The Strategic Plan is a document that will help drive the services, supports and resources for the aging population in those seven counties.
MEDIA RELEASE__Wonder when and how you can get your child involved in 4-H? While many youth programs are aligned with the school year, the 4-H program takes a break during the fall and runs from March to September. The current enrollment deadline is April 15.
The following information is provided by the OSU Extension in Hardin County:
We have 27 clubs across the county and about 700 youth engaged in 4-H project work. Our 4-H season typically begins in late February/early March. This is when clubs will have their organizational meetings and get members enrolled for the year.